How Much Does Predator: Badlands Need to Be Profitable?

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Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands had a very successful opening weekend, earning more at the box office than any previous film in the Predator series. It exceeded pre-release predictions and achieved the biggest opening numbers for the franchise. However, the question remains: how much money does the film ultimately need to earn to be considered a financial success or simply recoup its production costs?

Here’s how much money it will need to make in its theatrical run.

How much did Predator: Badlands open with at the box office?

The film launched in theaters on November 7th, earning a franchise-record $40 million domestically across 3,725 screens. It also grossed $40 million internationally, for a worldwide opening weekend total of $80 million.

Although the movie has received good reviews and it’s only been out for a few days, it hasn’t made much money yet, but could become profitable if more people see it.

How much money does Predator: Badlands need to make?

The movie cost a reported $105 million to make. Although it earned nearly that much during its opening weekend, simply exceeding the budget isn’t enough to make it a financial success.

A new movie typically needs to earn roughly two to 2.5 times its total cost – including making the film, marketing it, and creating related merchandise – to cover its expenses and start making a profit. For “Predator: Badlands,” that means it needs to gross between $210 million and $262 million to break even and become profitable.

Keep in mind that these figures are estimates, not official numbers. Only the film’s production company – 20th Century Studios, a part of The Walt Disney Company – knows the exact amounts.

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2025-11-10 15:06