Monday 10 November 2025 03:54 EST Predator: Badlands trailer Predator: Badlands topped the North American box office with a £30 million ($40 m) debut, surpassing expectations and providing a much-needed boost to the autumn film season. The sci-fi action film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg , also garnered an additional £30m ($40m) overseas, making it the most expensive instalment in the franchise at £79m ($40m) overseas, making it the most expensive instalment in the franchise at £79m ($105 m). The eighth film in the series, featuring a young predator and an android researcher, received positive reviews from critics and audiences, achieving an 85 per cent "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Its strong performance comes at a critical time for the film industry, which has experienced significant losses for cinema chains and a challenging autumn period. The success of Predator: Badlands helped Walt Disney Co. achieve its fourth consecutive year of $4bn in worldwide ticket sales, positioning the studio to exceed 4 billion in worldwide ticket sales, positioning the studio to exceed 5 billion. In full Source: https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/culture/predator-badlands-worldwide-box-office-b2861962.html