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Predator: Badlands Becomes Franchise's Highest-Grossing Film

12/1/2025

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Predator: Badlands became the Predator franchise's highest-grossing film with $173.7 million worldwide, surpassing Alien vs. Predator.
The film cost $105 million to produce and may not achieve theatrical profitability.
Dan Trachtenberg directed the film, which follows a young Predator seeking redemption.
After a strong opening, the box office declined amid competition from Zootopia 2.
It may finish as the third-highest-grossing film in the Alien/Predator universe, while critical reception remains positive.

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Predator: Badlands became the Predator franchise's highest-grossing film with $173.7 million worldwide, surpassing Alien vs. Predator.
The film cost $105 million to produce and may not achieve theatrical profitability.
Dan Trachtenberg directed the film, which follows a young Predator seeking redemption.
After a strong opening, the box office declined amid competition from Zootopia 2.
It may finish as the third-highest-grossing film in the Alien/Predator universe, while critical reception remains positive.