Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Is So Popular, It Increased RE2 Remake Sales by More Than 50% on PS5
Data shows that Zach Cregger’s film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise was so successful, it boosted sales for copies of both the Resident Evil 2 remake and RE4’s 2023 remake on the PlayStation 5.
Resident Evil movie starring Austin Abrams and Zach Cregger has proven to be a massive hit, boosting sales for both Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 4 (2023) remakes on PlayStation 5. According to Alinea Analytics, the two games experienced a 64% and 54% increase in PS5 sales respectively in the week following the release of the movie.
Furthermore, incorporating Steam sales data, total revenue for the games surged by 80% and 84% on PlayStation, respectively. It was Austin Abrams' performance as Bryan that likely contributed to this success, as daily active users across various Resident Evil titles saw a significant increase post-release, with RE2R leading the pack at a 48% surge.
The Code Veronica remake is expected to further capitalize on this trend, as Resident Evil fans continue to be satisfied with Capgods' releases.
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