‘Predator: Badlands’ Breaks Franchise Record with Biggest Opening Weekend

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‘Predator: Badlands’ Breaks Franchise Record with Biggest Opening Weekend

Director Dan Trachtenberg’s latest film, Predator: Badlands, has achieved significant success since its release. The film debuted at the top of the domestic box office chart, grossing $40 million in its opening weekend. Worldwide, it gathered an impressive total of $80 million.

Record-Breaking Opening Weekend

This remarkable performance has made Predator: Badlands the highest-opening film in the entire Predator franchise. It surpassed the opening weekend of the crossover film Alien vs. Predator from 2004, an achievement that highlights its popularity.

Budget and Profitability

Despite its strong box office numbers, Predator: Badlands has the highest production budget in the franchise’s history, estimated at $105 million. The film must maintain momentum in the coming weeks to ensure profitability.

Reception and Audience Reach

This installment is notable for being the first PG-13 rated movie in the Predator franchise, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Predator: Badlands received the highest CinemaScore in franchise history, achieving an A- from audiences over the weekend.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 85% Fresh rating from critics and an impressive 95% Fresh from audiences.

Critical Acclaim

Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting praised the film, describing it as taking a “sharp detour into adventure.” Her review highlighted the film’s thrilling action sequences and historical nods within the franchise. It received a 3.5 Skull rating from Navarro.

Cast and Setting

Starring in Predator: Badlands are Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. The plot centers on a young Predator, outcast from his clan, who forms an alliance with Thia, portrayed by Fanning. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to find a formidable enemy.

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for his work on Prey and 10 Cloverfield Lane, Predator: Badlands is currently playing in theaters nationwide. It is available in various formats, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, Cinemark XD, 4DX, and ScreenX, offering viewers an enhanced cinematic experience.