Seventy countries have Predator: Badlands sitting at No. 1 on Disney+, capping a run that includes a $40 million U.S. opening, $184.5 million worldwide and 86%/95% Rotten Tomatoes scores for Dan Trachtenberg’s third Predator film. In France, media chronology rules push its Disney+ debut to around August 5, 2026, nine months after the November 5, 2025 theatrical release.
Across 70 countries, a sci-fi hunter has claimed the streaming high ground on Disney+, yet French viewers are stuck on the sidelines a little longer. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the third chapter in the Predator saga tracks Dek and his unlikely android ally Thia as the franchise’s best-ever US opening gives way to a $184.5 million global haul and sterling Rotten Tomatoes scores from critics and audiences alike. FlixPatrol’s charts tell the story of a breakout 2025 hit that kept its claws in the box office before pouncing on streaming. The catch in France is the media chronology rule, which pushes its Disney+ arrival to early August, nine months after the November 5, 2025 theatrical launch.
A Predator sequel that’s redefining the franchise
The sci-fi blockbuster Predator: Badlands is having a moment, and you can feel the buzz from living rooms across the States. Streaming at number one in 70 countries on Disney+, this third modern entry in the Predator saga is drawing both veterans and newcomers. The hook is simple. The execution is sharp. And yet, some fans abroad are still waiting for their turn to hunt.
A bold new vision by Dan Trachtenberg
Guided by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker behind Prey, Badlands leans into character and craft without losing the franchise’s primal thrill. The film centers on Dek, a young Predator out to prove himself, who forges an unlikely pact with Thia, an android built for survival. Their alliance reframes the cat-and-mouse formula, testing loyalty and instinct as they track a long-slumbering threat built to outthink hunters.
Breaking records and winning hearts
Opening in US theaters on November 5, 2025, the movie outpaced franchise history. Global earnings climbed to $184.5 million, fueled by a muscular $40 million stateside opening weekend. The response matched the receipts: critics awarded it an 86% average and audiences a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers highlight crisp set pieces, lean humor, and a tighter emotional core that gives the carnage real stakes.
A closer look at the streaming dilemma
While US viewers can press play on Disney+ right now, some regions lag behind. France, for example, enforces media chronology rules that impose a 9‑month gap between theatrical release and streaming. That pushes Predator: Badlands to an expected Disney+ debut there on August 5, 2026. Elsewhere, access is immediate, which helps explain the film’s rapid ascent on worldwide streaming charts.
Why audiences can’t get enough
Badlands clicks because it respects the franchise’s ferocity while sharpening its perspective. Dek and Thia are a fresh duo, their uneasy trust giving the hunt texture and momentum. Add clean pacing, tactile creature work, and a few sharp laughs, and you get a crowd-pleaser that rewards repeat viewings. If you’ve been waiting for Predator to feel both massive and personal again, isn’t this the moment?