Predator: Badlands, the newest entry in the sci-fi franchise, is approaching a notable milestone by nearing the global box office total of Harrison Ford’s film, Six Days, Seven Nights. This Harrison Ford box office comparison has gained attention as Badlands continues gaining traction worldwide.
Predator: Badlands Gains Ground in Box Office Rankings
Now in theaters for nearly three weeks, Predator: Badlands has generated significant interest from both critics and moviegoers, earning $162.9 million globally so far. This figure places it just shy of the top spot among all films in the Predator series, with only Alien vs. Predator from 2004 ahead at $177.4 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The film’s strong reviews and positive reception suggest that surpassing this record is within reach.
The impressive momentum of Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands, along with glowing word-of-mouth, has kept the film’s box office performance strong. By outpacing other 2025 releases such as Freakier Friday, 28 Years Later, Tron: Ares, and Ballerina, Badlands establishes itself as a leading title for the year. Attention has now shifted to how it measures up to classic adventure films, especially the 1998 Harrison Ford-starring Six Days, Seven Nights.
Box Office Numbers: Comparing Badlands and Six Days, Seven Nights
Box Office Mojo data details the earnings for both Predator: Badlands and Six Days, Seven Nights:
Predator: Badlands
- North America: $79.3 million
- International: $83.6 million
- Worldwide: $162.9 million
Six Days, Seven Nights
- North America: $74.3 million
- International: $90.5 million
- Worldwide: $164.8 million
Currently, the new Predator film is trailing the Harrison Ford-led adventure by about $1.9 million worldwide. Based on current earnings trends, industry observers expect Predator: Badlands to soon surpass Six Days, Seven Nights globally, highlighting its box office momentum.
Financial Challenges and Franchise Outlook
Despite its impressive achievements so far, Predator: Badlands was produced with a budget estimated at $105 million. Standard box office analyses indicate that, to break even, a film of this scale needs to gross roughly 2.5 times its production budget—or approximately $262.5 million—for profitability. As it stands, the film is about $99.6 million away from reaching that break-even mark, meaning continued strong earnings are crucial for financial success.
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, Predator: Badlands follows the story of Dek, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, a Predator outcast who joins forces with Thia, an advanced synthetic character portrayed by Elle Fanning and owned by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. The pair embarks on a perilous trek across the wastelands in search of a formidable adversary, introducing new franchise elements that have resonated with audiences.
Potential Impact of Breaking Box Office Records
If Predator: Badlands overtakes Six Days, Seven Nights in worldwide box office totals, it will mark a significant achievement for the franchise, placing the film among the most successful titles of its year. As Badlands approaches these new revenue milestones, the focus remains on its performance, which could influence the direction of future installments in the Predator series.
