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Dan Trachtenberg’s highly anticipated sci-fi action thriller Predator: Badlands is making impressive strides at the global box office as it completes its fourth week in theaters. The film has garnered widespread critical acclaim and audience appreciation, translating into solid commercial performance worldwide.
With a current worldwide collection of $175.5 million, the latest installment in the Predator franchise has successfully overtaken Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan’s beloved boxing drama Creed, which earned $174.2 million globally according to Box Office Mojo data.
The film currently holds the 23rd position among 2025 releases, sitting just behind the heist threequel “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” While breaking into the top 20 highest-grossing films of 2025 seems challenging at this point – requiring it to surpass Snow White’s $205.7 million global total – Predator: Badlands continues to demonstrate strong staying power in international markets.
Box Office Showdown: Predator: Badlands vs Paranormal Activity 2
The most intriguing comparison currently emerging is between Predator: Badlands and the 2010 horror sequel Paranormal Activity 2, which became a massive success story by earning over 59 times its modest $3 million production budget.
Here’s how both films stack up at the worldwide box office:
Predator: Badlands Global Performance:
• Domestic Box Office: $86.2 million
• International Markets: $89.3 million
• Worldwide Total: $175.5 million
Paranormal Activity 2 Global Performance:
• Domestic Box Office: $84.8 million
• International Markets: $92.8 million
• Worldwide Total: $177.5 million
The gap between these two films stands at approximately $2 million worldwide, with Predator: Badlands trailing the found-footage supernatural horror sequel by this narrow margin. Given the current momentum and ongoing theatrical run, industry analysts predict that the sci-fi thriller is well-positioned to overtake Paranormal Activity 2 within the coming days.
Franchise Comparison: Predator: Badlands Against Complete Paranormal Activity Series
When examining the entire Paranormal Activity franchise, Predator: Badlands has already demonstrated its commercial viability by surpassing several entries in the horror series:
The complete Paranormal Activity franchise worldwide performance includes: the original 2009 film with $193.4 million, Paranormal Activity 2 with $177.5 million, the third installment earning $207 million, Paranormal Activity 4 collecting $142.8 million, The Marked Ones with $90.9 million, and The Ghost Dimension finishing with $78.9 million.
Predator: Badlands has successfully outperformed the fourth, fifth, and sixth installments of the horror franchise, though it still trails the top three entries that remain the highest-grossing films in the Paranormal Activity series.
What Makes Predator: Badlands Special
Director Dan Trachtenberg has crafted a unique narrative that follows Dek, portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, a young Predator outcast from his clan. The story takes an interesting turn when Dek forms an unexpected alliance with Thia, played by Elle Fanning, who is a damaged synthetic owned by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation.
Together, this unlikely duo embarks on a dangerous journey across treacherous wastelands in their quest to find the ultimate enemy. This fresh approach to the Predator mythology has resonated well with both longtime franchise fans and newcomers to the series.
Market Performance and Future Projections
The balanced performance between domestic and international markets showcases the global appeal of the Predator franchise. The film’s domestic collection of $86.2 million represents a solid foundation, while the international earnings of $89.3 million demonstrate strong overseas interest in the sci-fi action genre.
Industry experts suggest that Predator: Badlands benefits from the established fan base of the Predator franchise while also attracting new audiences through its innovative storytelling approach and strong visual effects. The film’s critical reception has been notably positive, with praise for Trachtenberg’s direction and the performances of the lead cast.
The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Predator: Badlands can maintain its current trajectory and successfully overtake Paranormal Activity 2’s worldwide total. With strong word-of-mouth recommendations and continued international expansion, the film appears poised to achieve this milestone.
As Predator: Badlands continues its theatrical run, fans and industry watchers alike will be monitoring its progress closely. The film represents not just a commercial success but also a creative achievement that has reinvigorated interest in the beloved sci-fi franchise for a new generation of moviegoers.
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