‘Predator: Badlands’ Flies Past the Reboot of Schwarzenegger’s Biggest Hollywood Rival

As of today, Predator: Badlands has earned $174.4 million around the world. This success has brought the long-standing competition between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone back into the spotlight. Stallone successfully revived his Rocky series with Creed in 2015, which also performed very well in theaters. However, Predator: Badlands has now surpassed Creed’s earnings, having made $174.1 million during its time in cinemas. Both films significantly outperformed the original Predator, which earned $98 million worldwide in 1987 (not adjusted for inflation).

The Abandons Season 1 Ending Sets Up “Ferocity Unleashed” In Season 2 Of Netflix’s Divisive New Western

Gillian Anderson, known for The X-Files, and Lena Headey, famous for Game of Thrones, star in a Western set in the past. They play enemies battling over land, and their conflict comes to a dramatic head in the first season finale of Abandons. In a conversation with Tatiana Hullender from ScreenRant, Anderson and Headey talked about the surprising ending of the episode and shared their hopes for their characters if the show continues with a second season.

Netflix Western The Abandons Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed

The new show, starring Lena Headey (from Game of Thrones) and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files), focuses on two determined women fighting for control in the rough and tumble Washington Territory of the 1850s. However, despite this premise, it hasn’t been well-received by audiences or critics. Nick Schager of The Daily Beast even criticized it as a weaker imitation of Yellowstone.

Google Reveals the 10 Top-Trending Anime of 2025

I was looking at Google’s year-end report – you know, the one showing what everyone was searching for in 2025. They highlighted the anime that really took off in Japan this year, and while some of the usual suspects made the list, I was surprised to see Netflix’s The Summer Hikaru Died in the top 10. Here’s Google’s full list of the trending anime from 2025 if you’re interested.

Mike Flanagan’s Carrie: Fixing The Mistakes Of Past Adaptations

Mike Flanagan has worked on both original TV stories and adaptations of existing material, but he’s become particularly well-known for turning Stephen King’s novels into visual media. He’s directed adaptations of titles like Doctor Sleep, Gerald’s Game, and The Life of Chuck, and now he’s adapting another Stephen King book as a television series.

Power Rangers Is Officially Entering A New Era

While walking the blue carpet at the season 2 premiere of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Jonathan Entwistle and Chris Steinberg revealed they’re developing a Power Rangers reboot for Disney+. They didn’t share many details about the show, including whether it would retell the story of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, but hinted at a thrilling new adventure.

Vin Diesel to Write ‘Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots’ Live-Action Movie

Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, first created in 1964, is a classic two-player game where kids control robotic boxers in a yellow ring. Players rapidly press buttons, trying to make their opponent’s head shoot up and ‘knock them out.’ Vin Diesel is set to star in a movie adaptation of the game, and Mattel Studios’ Robbie Brenner has praised his ability to tell compelling stories, describing his vision for the film as imaginative, relatable, and visually impressive, according to Deadline.