Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is setting new box office records for the franchise. This horror-sci-fi video game adaptation stands on the verge of hitting a major domestic milestone this weekend, a first for the series. Additionally, it is projected to become the franchise’s first film to surpass the $200 million worldwide mark. Read on for all the details.
The film also ranks as the highest-rated entry in the director’s career. Bolstered by strong word-of-mouth that continues to drive impressive ticket sales, the sci-fi feature previously held the #1 spot in North America. Although newer releases have pushed it down from the top ranking domestically, maintaining a strong hold could help it climb back up the daily charts.
Edges closer to hitting the $100 million milestone domestically
Recent figures show that Resident Evil has experienced a significant drop in its second weekend. It brought in a franchise-record $6.9 million on its second Friday in North American theaters, marking a sharp 74.2% decrease compared to its opening weekend. Data from Box Office Mojo indicates that the movie has accumulated $87.1 million domestically over eight days.
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Consequently, the film sits roughly $13 million away from reaching $100 million domestically, a historic first for any installment in the video game franchise. Industry projections estimate that the picture will pull in between $21 million and $24 million during its second three-day weekend in North America.
More about the movie
Zach Cregger’s film is tracking to surpass the $150 million threshold globally by the end of its second weekend. The horror-sci-fi project centers on an unlucky courier assigned to drop off a package at an isolated hospital. Once there, he becomes trapped amidst a horrifying outbreak and must fight off waves of mutated creatures to stay alive. Starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser, Resident Evil premiered on September 18.
Box office summary of Resident Evil
- Domestic – $87.1 million
- International – $46.4 million
- Worldwide – $133.5 million
Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!
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