Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into the latest box office buzz! Predator: Badlands roars into theaters, smashing franchise records!
In a surprising turn of events, Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands has exceeded all expectations, raking in an impressive $40 million domestically over the weekend. This solid hit for Disney and 20th Century Studios has left many, including industry experts, with their jaws dropped. While predictions suggested it might not cross the $25 million mark, the film's performance has been nothing short of extraordinary, with an additional $40 million from overseas markets, resulting in an impressive global debut of $80 million.
But here's where it gets controversial... While Predator: Badlands has set a new record, adjusted for inflation, the crown still belongs to Alien vs. Predator, which topped out at $80 million domestically. However, with its solid A- CinemaScore, there's a strong chance Badlands could dethrone its predecessor and become the ultimate franchise champion.
This success story provides Disney with definitive proof that the Predator franchise still has the power to captivate audiences on the big screen. It's an especially notable achievement considering its predecessor, Prey, premiered exclusively on Hulu. The PG-13 rating might have played a role in attracting a younger audience, but we'll have to wait and see if it holds up against Paramount's upcoming R-rated release, The Running Man, hitting theaters next weekend.
Despite the excitement surrounding Predator: Badlands, the overall box office this weekend was relatively slow. Regretting You finished a distant second, but its $7.125 million take and a rare 9% drop from last week indicate a steady fan base. Colleen Hoover fans seem to be discovering this one, pushing it towards a $40 million domestic total. The Black Phone 2, starring Mason Thames, earned a strong $5.3 million, contributing to a $70 million haul. Meanwhile, the biographical drama Sarah's Oil performed well in its lower-key release, making $4.45 million and outperforming other indie openers.
The courtroom drama Nuremberg, with $4.14 million, is likely to find its audience on streaming platforms. Chainsaw Man: The Movie continued its successful run, wrapping up with a $38 million domestic total. Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia, however, struggled this weekend, earning only $3.5 million for a disappointing $12 million total.
Unfortunately, two star-driven indie films had disastrous openings. Die My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, made a mere $2.8 million, and its CinemaScore was a dismal D+. Sydney Sweeney's Christy fared even worse, opening outside the top ten with just $1.3 million. Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere concluded its underwhelming run with $2.2 million and a $20 million domestic total. Tron: Ares rounded out the top ten with $1.8 million, contributing to a $71 million domestic haul.
Next weekend promises an exciting lineup with the release of three highly anticipated films: The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, and Osgood Perkins' Keeper. Which one will you be rushing to see? Don't forget to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments! Let's spark some friendly debate and discuss these upcoming releases!
MOVIE TITLE WKND $ TOTAL $
1 Predator: Badlands $40 M $40 M
2 Regretting You $7.125 M $38.59 M
3 The Black Phone 2 $5.3 M $70.1 M
4 Sarah's Oil $4.46 M $4.46 M
5 Nuremberg $4.14 M $4.14 M
6 Chainsaw Man: The Movie $3.6 M $38 M
7 Bugonia $3.5 M $12.3 M
8 Die My Love $2.8 M $2.8 M
9 Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere $2.2 M $20.4 M
10 Tron: Ares $1.8 M $71.26 M
