Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil enjoyed a robust global theatrical debut on September 18, marking the franchise’s highest-grossing opening weekend in India to date. Amid a strong year for Hollywood releases in the country, Resident Evil joined the trend. Nonetheless, fresh theatrical arrivals have impacted the movie’s performance during its second week at the Indian box office.
How Much Did Resident Evil Earn In India In 8 Days?
The horror drama launched in India with a formidable 2.6 crore net, starting across 4,314 shows with a 15% occupancy rate. It concluded its first week just under the 15 crore net mark domestically. Despite its strong debut, the picture surrendered a vast majority of its screens to newer titles on the Indian circuit. Bringing in just 67 lakh on its second Friday, the feature lifted its total net earnings in India to 15.37 crore.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection Of Resident Evil India:
- Day 1 – 2.13 + 0.39 (premiere)
- Day 2 – 3.42 crore
- Day 3 – 3.38 crore
- Day 4 – 1.25 crore
- Day 5 – 1.5 crore
- Day 6 – 1.45 crore
- Day 7 – 1 crore
- Day 8 – 0.67 crore
Total – 15.37 crore
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Entering its second weekend, the horror release shed a steep proportion of its screenings. By its second Friday, the production was restricted to 463 shows nationwide—marking an 89.27% drop from the 4,314 shows it secured on day one. Additionally, box office takings registered a 73% decline compared to the opening day.
More About Resident Evil
Helmed by director Zach Cregger, the project revives classic horror themes. The narrative centers on the lead character Bryan, portrayed by Austin Abrams. The official synopsis states: “The film follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.”
The cast also features Paul Walter Hauser as Carl alongside Zach Cherry as Dave. Rounding out the prominent Hollywood ensemble are Kali Reis in the role of Pauline and Johnno Wilson, who appears in an undisclosed capacity.
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