"Predator: Badlands" becomes highest-grossing film in franchise, earning $183 million worldwide.

"Predator: Badlands," directed by Dan Trachtenberg and released by 20th Century Studios, has become the highest-grossing film in the 38-year franchise, earning $183 million worldwide, surpassing 2004’s "Alien vs. Predator." Starring Elle Fanning as cyborg Thia and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as a young Predator named Dek, the film is set on the hostile planet Genna and features intense action, reimagined Predator culture, and extensive world-building. It will be available digitally starting January 6, 2026, with a limited 4K SteelBook release on February 17, including deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and director commentary. The Walt Disney Company owns 20th Century Studios.