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However, the truth emerges upon closer inspection. Predator Badlands experienced an almost catastrophic second-week decline of nearly 70%, a figure comparable to Alien vs. Predator from 2004—a film that also saw a sharp drop after its opening. While the $40 million opening might seem impressive at face value, when factoring in inflation, ticket prices, and total tickets sold, it becomes clear that the movie's true performance doesn't match the hype. In terms of audience reach, it sold fewer tickets than previous entries in the franchise.