Rebecca Ferguson's Sci-Fi Flop: The Rise of 'Predator: Badlands' at the Global Box Office
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'Swing and a miss' could be the phrase that comes to mind when discussing the box office performance of 'Predator: Badlands'. However, this new film by director Dan Trachtenberg has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing the $100 million mark at the global box office just 10 days after its theatrical release. This success not only recovers the film's reported $105 million budget but also ensures the franchise's longevity. Trachtenberg's previous work, the 2022 prequel 'Prey', was a critical and commercial hit, and 'Badlands' continues this trend. As a lead-in to the theatrical release of 'Badlands', Trachtenberg also co-directed the animated spin-off 'Predator: Killer of Killers', which received positive feedback.
'Badlands' has become the highest-grossing installment in the franchise, outperforming the original 'Predator', its sequel, the 2010 reboot 'Predators', and the 2018 reboot 'The Predator'. The series has already crossed over with the 'Alien' movies, and the studio is reportedly planning another crossover, similar to the success of 'Alien: Romulus', which made approximately $350 million globally. 'Badlands' has already outperformed several science fiction titles, including 'Transcendence', 'Chappie', and 'Life'.
Despite the star-studded cast, including Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Hiroyuki Sanada, the film's global box office performance was just $101 million. This is a testament to the power of audience reception, as 'Badlands' boasts an impressive 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, far surpassing the 68% score of 'Life', which was rumored to be connected to the Sony 'Venom' series. The film's success and positive reviews highlight the importance of audience engagement in the film industry.
Release Date: November 5, 2025
Runtime: 107 minutes
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Writers: Dan Trachtenberg, Patrick Aison, John Thomas, Jim Thomas
Producers: Brent O'Connor, John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Dan Trachtenberg, Ben Rosenblatt
Franchise: Predator
