Zach Cregger Reboot Surpasses Expectations

Key Points:

• Zach Cregger’s reboot of the “Resident Evil” franchise has opened to $60 million domestically, marking the largest debut in the 24-year horror series and surpassing the previous record of $26 million set by 2010’s “Resident Evil: Afterlife.”
• The film also earned $48.3 million internationally, bringing its global opening total to $108.3 million, exceeding pre-release projections of $40 million to $50 million domestically due to strong reviews and positive word-of-mouth.
• Sony invested $75 million in the reboot, which follows a failed 2021 attempt, and the movie has received critical acclaim with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and a “B+” CinemaScore, fueling expectations for sustained box office success.
• Other box office highlights include “Practical Magic 2” dropping to second place with $12 million, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continuing its strong run with $6.5 million in its eighth weekend, and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” earning $4.9 million in its tenth weekend.
• The strong performance of “Resident Evil” is seen as a significant boost for the fall box office, dispelling concerns about a seasonal lull and setting a positive tone for upcoming releases including Brad Pitt’s “Heart of the Beast” and Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime.”