Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Makes $8.8 Million in Previews, Biggest Ever for Series
The zombie virus is spreading to the box office as Sony’s “Resident Evil” reboot is taking over this weekend. From “Weapons” director Zach Cregger, the new and original take on the horror video game series has made $8.8 million in previews at the box office. It’s aiming to make $40 million to $50 million domestically […]
Sony/Columbia’s “Resident Evil” has made a strong start at the box office, earning $8.8 million from Thursday preview screenings. Critics have praised the film, giving it a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. This strong audience reception has led to a 90% audience Rotten Tomatoes score and a rating of 4.5/5 on PostTrak. With these results, “Resident Evil” is expected to open with more than $60 million, surpassing the $26.6 million record set by the 2009 film “Resident Evil: Afterlife.”
While this opening wouldn’t match the $84 million debut of last year’s horror hit, “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” it signals new momentum for the box office heading into upcoming releases. Sony Pictures is also benefiting from the success of Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which has become the highest-grossing domestic release of all time, with a worldwide total of $2.45 billion.
This strong quarter for Sony is expected to continue, with the domestic total for 2026 expected to exceed $7.5 billion this weekend, with a potential total of $10.5 billion by year’s end.
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