Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, is kicking off with a strong domestic box office: projected opening between $36 million and $38.5 million for the first weekend after a Friday haul around $15.6 million, with previews contributing roughly $5 million.

Early tracking suggests the film could set a franchise record for a standalone Predator title, potentially surpassing the $38.4 million debut of Alien vs. Predator (2004) and outpacing expectations from pre-release previews.

Predator: Badlands reportedly cost around $105 million to produce, notably less than Ares’ rumored $220 million, with strong early reception contrasted against Tron: Ares’ mixed results.

Nuremberg expands to about 1,802 locations with roughly $1.4 million from Friday/previews; Sony Classics acquired rights in June, and reviews are positive though not breakout.

Cast and crew include Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi; the film is PG-13, produced with a $105 million budget plus marketing costs.

A personal viewing note on Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vogue on Netflix praises its quality and performances and highlights Linklater’s two-film year.

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Context includes franchise history, with John Davis among the producers; the article sources from The Hollywood Reporter, dated August 11, 2025, authored by Pamela McClintock.

Overall reception among audiences and critics is shaping expectations, as early reviews, tone, and star performances influence the box office trajectory.

Paramount’s Regretting You trails with a slower start but reaches about $33.7 million, led by Allison Williams and Dave Franco with supporting young stars Mason Thames and McKenna Grace.

Other wide releases, including Die My Love, Christy, and Nuremberg, are anticipated to open lower, with titles like Die My Love premiering in multiplexes and receiving mixed early indicators.

Critical reception cites a Metacritic around 71 and Rotten Tomatoes around 86%, with some describing the film as heartfelt or tame and noting it is the first Predator entry rated PG-13.