Zach Cregger's quirky Resident Evil film proves skeptics wrong with record-breaking opening weekend
Zach Cregger's quirky new Resident Evil film is a big success, recording the best opening weekend for a Resident Evil film ever. Indeed, it's apparently already made more money, total, than all but one of the Milla Jovovich-starring Resident Evil films. Read more
Zach Cregger's unconventional Resident Evil film has shattered expectations, achieving the highest opening weekend earnings for any Resident Evil movie to date. The total haul stands at an impressive $108.3 million globally, with $60 million coming from the US and $48.3 million from international markets. These figures surpass Cregger's previous hit horror, Weapons, and eclipse all previous Resident Evil films.
The opening weekend also eclipsed the total earnings of the first Milla Jovovich Resident Evil film, which grossed $102.9 million in 2002. The series had previously plateaued after Jovovich's initial entry, with 2016's Resident Evil: The Final Chapter being the only notable outlier in terms of revenue. Cregger's comedic take on the series sparked mixed reactions before its release.
He chose to depict the story through the lens of a medical courier (Austin Abrams) rather than any of the iconic characters like Leon S. Kennedy or the Redfields. Cregger's approach allowed for a more relatable and unexpectedly frightening narrative, blending horror with absurd comedy. The film's success underscores its ability to strike a balance between humor and genuine terror, offering a fresh perspective on a franchise that had begun to stall.
Capcom continues to work on a remake of the classic game Code: Veronica, slated for release next year.
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