‘Predator: Badlands‘ Roars to $60 Million Global Box Office Debut
The latest installment in the Predator franchise, Badlands, has launched wiht a $60 million worldwide gross, signaling strong audience interest in the continuation of the sci-fi action series. The film’s opening performance positions it as a key player in the late-summer box office landscape and demonstrates the enduring appeal of the Predator brand.
While figures are still coming in, Badlands benefited from targeted international marketing, particularly in territories where previous Predator films have performed well. Excluding China, the 2018 Predator movie achieved its highest grosses in Mexico, the UK, Japan, Australia, Brazil, and major European markets, ultimately reaching $146 million globally with $95 million from international box office. this established a foundation for the current film’s international rollout.
To build momentum, cast members including Amber Midthunder, Dane DiLiegro, and director Dan trachtenberg engaged in promotional activities. These included a special IMAX screening at the BFI Waterloo in london, a panel at MCM Comic-con London, and an appearance at SDCC Malaga in September.
Alongside Predator: Badlands, a number of upscale adult films are debuting in North American theaters, each projected to earn between $1 million and $4 million. These include Black Bear’s Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney and based on the life of boxer Christy Martin (2,000 theaters, 66% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes); Sony Pictures Classics and Walden media’s Nuremberg (1,700 theaters, 68% fresh RT); Amazon MGM Studios/Kingdom Story Company’s Sarah’s Oil; and Mubi’s $24 million acquisition, the Jennifer Lawrence-Robert Pattinson drama Die My Love (1,900 theaters, 79% fresh).
