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Predator: Badlands' Box Office Performance and Industry Implications

Opening Weekend Analysis: Strong but Not Spectacular

This weekend saw the debut of Predator: Badlands in theaters, and early estimates reveal a promising, yet underwhelming, performance. With an opening of approximately $40 million domestically, the film has set a new franchise record, surpassing expectations after initial tracking suggested around $25 million. Anthony Dealandre, a film industry analyst, notes that the movie's weekend numbers suggest an overperformance relative to forecasts, which initially predicted roughly $60 million globally, combining domestic and international totals.