‘Resident Evil’ Scores a Bloody Good $60 Million Box Office Opening
Zach Cregger sets a franchise and personal opening weekend record with his gory Sony video game adaptation The post ‘Resident Evil’ Scores a Bloody Good $60 Million Box Office Opening appeared first on TheWrap .
Sony Pictures' latest release, the horror film "Resident Evil," is set to break records with a strong $60 million opening in theaters. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film marks the highest opening for a film carrying the name of Capcom's popular video game series, surpassing previous records. Despite inflation adjustments, "Resident Evil" outperforms Paul W.S.
Anderson's 2010 "Resident Evil: Afterlife," which opened with $26.6 million. The film's success is bolstered by positive reviews, earning a B+ on CinemaScore, a 95% critic score, and a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Word-of-mouth appears to be a key factor in its success, with ticket sales at many locations driven by walk-ups.
The film is expected to continue its strong performance through October, even with competing releases like Warner Bros./Alcon's "Practical Magic 2" and DC's "Clayface." With a budget of $75 million, "Resident Evil" has the potential to become a profitable venture for Sony.
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