Zach Cregger's Resident Evil on Track to Have Biggest Opening Weekend of Any RE Movie in History
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is on track to have the most profitable opening weekend out of any film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise.
Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie is poised to set a new record for the highest opening weekend earnings among all films based on the Capcom horror franchise. According to Box Office Pro, the film is expected to bring in $40M to $50M in ticket sales during its opening weekend in September, surpassing the previous high of $26.65M set by Resident Evil: Afterlife in 2010.
The original 2002 Resident Evil movie opened with $17.7M, while Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Resident Evil: Extinction opened with approximately $23M each.
Cregger's approach differs from previous adaptations, focusing on an average protagonist caught up in the Racoon City Incident rather than strictly adhering to the games' plots or characters. He has incorporated nostalgic references to the series like ammo scavenging, Heavy Field shotgun shells, first-person action scenes, and mentions of Umbrella, adding a fresh perspective to the franchise.
Despite the absence of a direct game adaptation, the film has generated considerable buzz, and Cregger's impressive track record with critically-acclaimed horror films like Barbarian and Weapons suggest it will be a thrilling ride.
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