Resident Evil is enjoying a successful opening week, marking the franchise’s first film to clear $100 million globally out of the gate. The movie has already outpaced Jared Leto’s box-office disappointment, Masters of the Universe, on a worldwide scale and is now on the verge of overtaking the Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor vehicle The End of Oak Street. Read on for all the details.
During its opening weekend alone, the feature secured the top spot at the North American box office with record-breaking figures. While it continues to lead domestic rankings, projections indicate it will surrender the number-one position during its second weekend. Thus far, the horror release has earned favorable reviews from both audiences and critics alike.
Resident Evil at the worldwide box office
Directed by Zach Cregger, Resident Evil brought in a strong $6.9 million on its initial discounted Tuesday in North America, marking a 30.1% increase compared to Monday. This R-rated adaptation generated the fifth-highest Tuesday ever recorded for a video game adaptation, pushing its 5-day domestic total to $72.4 million. Combined with $42.9 million in international earnings, its global revenue stands at $115.2 million according to Box Office Mojo data, and the film is swiftly approaching the $120 million milestone worldwide.
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Box office summary of Resident Evil
- Domestic – $72.4 million
- International – $42.9 million
- Worldwide – $115.3 million
On track to beat The End of Oak Street
The End of Oak Street is a survival thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, the narrative centers on a family whose suburban neighborhood is abruptly transported from 1982 into the prehistoric era of dinosaurs.
Despite its star-studded cast, the Hathaway-led picture pulled in $120.7 million globally and is considered a commercial failure. Resident Evil sits roughly $5 million behind that worldwide tally, currently standing as the year’s #37 highest-grossing film right behind The End of Oak Street at #36. Cregger’s picture is steadily climbing toward the top 30 earners of the year.
What is the film about?
The story centers on an unfortunate courier tasked with delivering a package to an isolated hospital, only to find himself trapped inside during a severe outbreak, forced to fight off waves of mutated creatures in order to stay alive. Resident Evil debuted in theaters on September 18.
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