“Predator: Badlands” Breaks Box Office Records
“Predator: Badlands” has made a huge splash, raking in $80 million globally. This marks the biggest opening for the nearly 40-year-old franchise. Previously, the record was held by “The Predator,” which earned $73.5 million in its debut.
The film earned $40 million in North America and matched that overseas. It’s interesting to note that “Badlands” beat the domestic opening record of 2004’s “Alien vs. Predator,” which took in $38 million. Internationally, it followed closely behind “The Predator” with $48.9 million, led by impressive numbers from China ($7.4 million), the UK ($3.2 million), and Mexico ($2.3 million).
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, “Badlands” is the ninth installment in this action-packed series and the first to hit theaters since Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. The franchise began in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Trachtenberg also directed “Prey” and the animated “Predator: Killer of Killers,” both released on Hulu. This latest film had a production budget of $105 million and follows an outcast alien hunter, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, as he teams up with Elle Fanning’s character to face a formidable enemy.
What’s driving “Badlands” to success? The film is getting rave reviews and strong word-of-mouth. Its PG-13 rating also opens the door for family audiences, making it accessible beyond just young men, the series’ traditional fans.
“Badlands” comes as a welcome boost for cinemas after a slow October. Looking ahead, November promises more hits with “Wicked: For Good” and “Zootopia 2” set for Thanksgiving, while December films like “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” should round out the year nicely.
In other box office news, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is on track to cross $200 million globally. It’s a noteworthy achievement, especially for an original, R-rated film running nearly three hours. Despite its success, it’s projected to lose around $100 million due to its high production cost exceeding $130 million.
Meanwhile, Sony’s “Chainsaw Man – the Movie: Reze Arc” has exceeded $150 million worldwide. This follows the success of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” which remains the highest-grossing anime film with $591 million globally.
These films highlight the shifting landscape of cinema, where both innovation and nostalgia play crucial roles in attracting audiences.
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