Analysts believe that «Predator: Planet of Death» has the potential to become the highest-grossing «solo» film in the franchise.
After a disappointing Halloween weekend, which marked the worst box office performance in the last thirty years, analysts are pinning high hopes on the premiere of «Predator: Planet of Death» starring Elle Fanning. Deadline predicts that the film could debut with around $60 million worldwide, with over $25 million coming from the US and Canada.
Analysts believe that the film has every chance of becoming the most successful «solo» release in the franchise. Preliminary estimates suggest it could be the second-highest-grossing film in the series, after the crossover «Alien vs. Predator» in 2004, which grossed $38.2 million in its opening weekend.
A lower PG-13 rating, aimed at a broader audience, could help. Another important factor is that this is the first «Predator» premiere in theaters in many years. Previously, «Prey» and the animated «Predator: Killer of Killers» were released directly on streaming services.
«Predator: Planet of Death» premiered last week, and the first reviews have been promising. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film already has 90% positive reviews based on 77 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated installments in the series.
Critics note the successful balance between drama and humor, dynamic action, and spectacular science fiction. Although «Planet of Death» differs noticeably in tone from previous films in the franchise — which may alienate some fans — reviewers agree that the new formula «works brilliantly».
