Resident Evil movie exceeds box office expectations
The new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, was projected to have an opening weekend between $40 million and $50 million in North America. The film earned over $9 million in US Thursday previews. It achieved a worldwide box office of $108.3 million on its opening weekend, surpassing initial predictions and previous franchise entries.
The movie has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has already recouped its $75 million budget. Eurogamer notes the film's unique approach, focusing on an everyday delivery driver rather than established characters, has been praised for its unique take and unsettling moments.
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Resident Evil broke franchise box office records with highest opening weekend - and earned more than the first movie in…
The new Resident Evil movie has achieved significant box office success, earning $108.3 million globally in its opening weekend and surpassing the entire theatrical run of the original 2002 film. Directed by Zach Cregger, the movie boasts a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has already recouped its $75 million budget.
Zach Cregger's quirky Resident Evil film proves skeptics wrong with series-best opening weekend
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film achieved the best opening weekend for the franchise, earning $108.3 million globally. The film's quirky, comedic approach, focusing on an everyday delivery driver rather than established characters, has been praised for its unique take and surprisingly unsettling moments, defying initial skepticism.
Resident Evil Movie Beats Box Office Expectations With $108 Million Opening
The new Zach Cregger-directed Resident Evil movie has exceeded box office expectations, earning $108.3 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing initial predictions. This performance already places it above several previous live-action Resident Evil films in terms of lifetime gross, though it still trails the franchise record holder, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. The film is also noted as the highest-rated video game movie of all time.
Resident Evil Film Makes $108.3 Million in Worldwide Box Office on Opening Weekend
The live-action Resident Evil film reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, achieved a strong opening weekend at the worldwide box office, grossing $108.3 million and surpassing previous franchise entries. The film also received positive critical and audience reception, with praise for its original story that captures the atmosphere of the survival horror games.
The Resident Evil Movie Is Already Breaking Records
The new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, has set a new record for the franchise by earning over $9 million in US Thursday previews. Experts predict a strong opening weekend between $40 million and $50 million, potentially exceeding initial forecasts. The film is also receiving rave reviews and is considered the highest-rated video game adaptation.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is tracking to open far bigger than any previous Resident Evil movie
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie is projected to open with $40-50 million in the US, significantly outperforming previous installments in the franchise. Despite creative deviations from the game's canon and the absence of fan-favorite characters, the film's original story and Cregger's directorial vision are credited for its strong box office tracking.
Resident Evil Could Have Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever With Its New Movie
The new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, is projected to have the franchise's biggest opening weekend, with analysts predicting between $40 and $50 million in North America. This figure would significantly surpass previous installments like Resident Evil: Afterlife and outperform the box office bomb Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
