Summary
- Predator: Badlands debuted at No. 1, setting a franchise record with a $40 million domestic opening
- The film earned $80 million globally against a $105 million budget, surpassing Alien vs. Predator‘s previous domestic record
- The success was heavily driven by premium format showings (Imax, Dolby) and positive word-of-mouth
Predator: Badlands opens the weekend’s box office on top with a $40 million USD domestic debut, setting a new record for the franchise.
According to Variety, the film’s opening numbers overtook Alien vs. Predator’s original record of $38 million USD. Predictions suggested a $25 million USD to $30 million USD opening, but positive reviews and word-of-mouth boosted the final tally. 59% of the domestic debut comes from Imax, Dolby and 3D showings, which are priced higher than regular tickets. The film also earned an additional $40 million USD from the global box office for a grand total of $80 million USD against a $105 million USD budget.
“‘Predator: Badlands’ shows how unpredictable and dynamic the marketplace can be. All it takes is one over-performance to get the industry back on track,” said Comscore’s head of marketplace trends Paul Dergarabedian. “This is a great lead in for what promises to be one of the better months of November for the industry.”
Badlands stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi in the lead roles. The synopsis reads, “Cast out from its clan, an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.”
