Box Office: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Scares Up $26 Million on Opening Day
With fall right around the corner, movie theater-goers are ready to be spooked — and Sony’s zombie horror “Resident Evil” has arrived at the perfect time. “Resident Evil” earned $26.3 million domestically across 3,684 screens on opening day, making it far and away the No. 1 new release on Friday. By Sunday, Sony’s new take […]
Sony/Columbia's "Resident Evil" has achieved a new franchise box office record with a $26.3 million opening day, according to TheWrap. The horror video game series film garnered the best critical and audience reception ever for a title bearing its name, opening in 3,684 locations across the country. Analysts are projecting a domestic opening weekend of $53-55 million, with potential increases to $60 million over the weekend due to strong Saturday and Sunday box office performances.
This strong start is indicative of a successful $75 million production from TriStar Pictures, Constantin Films, Davis Films, and Vertigo Entertainment.
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