**Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands Breaks Box Office Records Worldwide**
Dan Trachtenberg’s latest installment in the iconic sci-fi franchise, *Predator: Badlands*, has made a historic impact at the global box office. Opening to record-breaking numbers, the film has set a new benchmark for the series with its massive opening weekend performance.
**Record-Breaking Opening Weekend**
*Predator: Badlands* debuted to an impressive $80 million worldwide, marking the biggest opening in the franchise’s 38-year history, according to Variety. The film earned $40 million domestically in North America and another $40 million from 52 international markets. This performance surpassed 2018’s *The Predator*, which previously held the global opening record at $73.5 million.
Domestically, the film also outperformed 2004’s *Alien vs. Predator*, which held the franchise’s top North American debut with $38.2 million. Deadline reported that the $40 million North American debut came from 3,725 theaters, bolstered by strong Saturday holds and premium format screenings such as IMAX and 3D, which accounted for nearly 59% of total grosses.
**Performance in International Markets**
China led the international box office with $7.4 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $3.2 million and Mexico with $2.3 million. These strong numbers reflect the film’s broad international appeal and growing fan base.
**Production and Cast**
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, *Predator: Badlands* had a production budget of $105 million. The film stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning as unlikely allies in this exciting new chapter of the franchise.
This release marks the ninth installment in the Predator series and is notably the first theatrical film since Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
**Franchise Legacy and Audience Reception**
Trachtenberg is no stranger to the Predator universe, having previously directed *Prey* (2022), a critically acclaimed film that debuted on Hulu, as well as *Predator: Killer of Killers* (2025), an animated spin-off also premiered on the platform.
*Predator: Badlands* holds a PG-13 rating, which has broadened its audience beyond the typical male demographic, drawing in 11% of viewers under the age of 17 by Sunday. The film received an A- CinemaScore—the highest ever for the series.
**Strong Word-of-Mouth Boosts November Box Office**
*Predator: Badlands* is benefiting from strong word-of-mouth and enthusiastic fan engagement, providing a significant boost to November’s box office, especially following a slow October. This momentum suggests a promising run ahead for the franchise’s newest chapter.
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