U.S. Box Office: Predator: Badlands Scores Franchise-Best Opening with $40 Million

Predator: Badlands (Disney) stormed into North American theaters this weekend, grossing $40 million in its debut.

This is the strongest opening in the history of the franchise. The film surpasses Alien vs. Predator (2004), which previously held the record with $38.2 million.

The latest installment in the long-run…