Zach Cregger’s new “Resident Evil” reboot opens to record-setting box office performance, bringing in about $108.3 million worldwide over its opening weekend. IndieWire reports the film grosses more in its debut than the original movie earned in its entire run, positioning Cregger as a major hitmaker.
Variety and Forbes focus on the domestic opening, reporting roughly $60 million as the franchise’s largest debut and above pre-release expectations. Deadline also cites the franchise-breaking start and highlights that the worldwide opening ($108.3M) is the best the series has seen, while also marking Cregger’s highest opening as a filmmaker. Across outlets, the agreement is that ticket sales are strong both by franchise standards and by Cregger’s prior performance, including his earlier breakthrough “Weapons.”
