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SEP 20 · Day 5

Resident Evil breaks franchise box office records with $60M opening weekend

Resident Evil grossed $108.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend.

The 2026 Resident Evil film was directed by Zach Cregger.

Resident Evil has a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

SEP 20 · Day 5

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil opening weekend box office

Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' grossed more in its opening weekend than the first 'Resident Evil' film made in its entire run.

The first 'Resident Evil' film grossed just under $103 million worldwide in 2002.

Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' grossed $48.3 million from international markets in its opening weekend.

SEP 19 · Day 4

Resident Evil reboot opens toward $55M at box office

The Resident Evil reboot had the highest-grossing opening in the history of the franchise.

The Resident Evil reboot earned a B+ CinemaScore from audiences.

The Resident Evil reboot added $43.8 million from 62 overseas markets internationally.

“crafted a propulsive, simultaneously terrifying and hilarious thrill ride that showcases both his cinematic chops and perverse sense of humor.”
FRANK SCHECK verbatim
SEP 19 · Day 4

Resident Evil revives with strong opening weekend box office

The Resident Evil reboot omits established characters from the Resident Evil video game universe in favor of a new original story.

Practical Magic 2 stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.

Resident Evil earned $26.3 million domestically on its opening day across 3,684 screens.

SEP 18 · Day 3

Resident Evil reboot opens strongly at box office

The Resident Evil film series' previous titles collectively grossed more than $1.2 billion worldwide.

The 2002 Resident Evil movie opened to $17.7 million domestically and surpassed $100 million globally throughout its run.

Resident Evil carries a $75 million production budget.

SEP 18 · Day 3

Resident Evil movie director addresses fan backlash

The live-action rights to Resident Evil are owned by Constantin Film.

Cregger was widely praised for his work on the horror films Weapons and Barbarian.

Cregger's Resident Evil movie follows an original character named Bryan, played by Austin Abrams.

SEP 16 · Day 1

Resident Evil reboot targets franchise-best $45 million box office debut

Sony's 2021 film Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City grossed $42 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.

The original Milla Jovovich Resident Evil movies collectively generated $1 billion globally.

The highest grossing installment in the franchise is 2010's Resident Evil: Afterlife, which ended its theatrical run with $300 million globally.

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