‘Predator: Badlands’ Conquers $4.8M In Previews – Friday AM Box Office
The Dan Trachtenberg directed Predator: Badlands speared $4.8M million in previews, which includes both Wednesday fan and Thursday night shows.
The preview number is under another sci-fi genre title Alien: Romulus‘ $6.5M which was another franchise reboot for the revived 20th Century Studios under new owner Disney. That Fede Alvarez directed revival went on to open to $42M stateside. But keep in mind that movie was R-rated and had a mid-August release in 2024. Also, Predator: Badlands in its female action hero sensibility is also getting comped by Disney sources to Ballerina, which did $3.8M in previews before a $24.5M opening.
Predator: Badlands cost before marketing $105M net, shot in New Zealand with tax credits.
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