The Predator franchise has roared back to life with Predator: Badlands, the new sci-fi reboot starring Elle Fanning. The film has earned a massive $15.6 million on its opening day, overtaking Jennifer Lawrence’s Die My Love and setting the stage for a blockbuster weekend.
A Stellar Opening
Playing across 3725 locations worldwide, Badlands is projected to cross $25–30 million over the weekend. Critics and fans alike are praising its energy, visual effects, and throwback charm that pays tribute to the original series.
The Legacy of Predator
Though not the biggest opener of the franchise Alien vs Predator in 2004 still holds that record with $38 million—this new installment revives the creature-feature excitement. With its clever writing and Elle Fanning’s commanding presence, it’s being hailed as one of the best Predator entries yet.
Audience Reaction
Social media is buzzing with praise. One viewer wrote, “It’s finally here—a Predator movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously but remains incredibly entertaining.” The film currently holds a 7.6 IMDb rating, with glowing early reviews calling it “comic book fun done right.”
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