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The success of Badlands isn’t a fluke; it’s the result of a planned effort to breathe new life into the franchise. Producer Trachtenberg previously guided two other successful projects that paved the way for this current high point. Prey was a critical hit, celebrated for its compelling characters and inventive take on the original film’s survival theme. Following that, the animated film Predator: Killer of Killers expanded the Predator universe by introducing a diverse range of Yautja warriors, each with distinct weapons and fighting techniques, suggesting a much richer and more complex culture.

When Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, came out in 2011, it wasn’t a huge hit in theaters, earning just over $85 million domestically. It did better worldwide, reaching almost $300 million, but that wasn’t enough to warrant a sequel. However, with the launch of Disney+, discussions about continuing the story as a TV series began. While a series seemed promising last year, recent news is disappointing for fans of the film.

The world is undoubtedly much safer now than it was when Yuji first absorbed Sukuna’s finger, an event that threw the jujutsu world into turmoil. While the story concluded with the defeat of the King of Curses, a new challenge has emerged: 50,000 Simurians have arrived in the country seeking refuge. This influx is causing widespread fear of a potential war, especially since there are few powerful sorcerers capable of defending against such a large-scale threat, with Yuji Itadori being a key exception.

Ever wished you could try on the gear from the game? Now you can – a company has teamed up with Kojima Productions to create a real-life pair of Death Stranding-branded accessories.

As a huge fan, I was thrilled to see Predator: Badlands absolutely crush it at the box office! It brought in an amazing $80 million worldwide on its opening weekend – the biggest debut in the entire 38-year history of the series! We split right down the middle with $40 million here in North America and another $40 million internationally. That easily beat the previous record of $73.5 million set by the 2018 film. And here at home, it actually outperformed even Alien vs. Predator, taking in $40 million – that’s a new franchise record! Honestly, everyone thought it would open around $25-30 million, so this was a huge surprise and a fantastic boost for the series. It’s clear there are a few key reasons why it did so well.