Predator: Badlands, one of the most eagerly anticipated films in the cinema world, premiered this week and made a bold debut at the box office. The film broke all previous opening weekend records for the Predator franchise. This success came after generally positive reviews from both critics and audiences.

Predator: Badlands garnered critical acclaim

According to reports from its opening weekend, Predator: Badlands grossed $80 million. This figure officially surpassed the 2018 Predator film, which previously held the record for the highest opening in the series.

The series had lost some momentum after 2018, but Prey signaled a resurgence. Badlands’ record-breaking opening clearly demonstrates the increased audience interest in the series following Prey.

The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who also directed Prey, a film that brought a new dimension to the franchise. In Badlands, Trachtenberg tackles an unconventional and intriguing premise.

The Predator, typically seen as the hunter throughout the series, is cast as the hunted in this new film. The film’s main story follows Dek, a young Predator ostracized by his own civilization, as he struggles to survive with limited resources on a deadly and challenging planet.

During this challenging struggle, Dek is aided by a synthetic android, played by Elle Fanning. Badlands has made a strong debut, thanks to positive reviews for this new and twisty premise, and the subsequent record-breaking opening.