Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” tops the North American box office with a franchise-best opening weekend. Multiple outlets report the Sony Pictures film earns about $60 million in its debut across the U.S. and Canada, drawing audiences from 3,684 locations, based on studio estimates.
The sources largely agree on the opening figure and that the performance is the series’ strongest start in North America. Some coverage frames the debut as a lift for the overall weekend box office and highlights the film’s early momentum. Other reporting also points to continued gains beyond the first weekend, noting the movie surpasses $100 million domestically within two weekends and sets another franchise milestone.
In addition, at least one source provides wider context on the franchise’s recent commercial history, including earlier lower domestic totals and a hiatus period before Cregger’s pitch. Taken together, the reports describe a strong launch for the newest installment and an upward shift compared with some prior entries, while leaving open whether future sequels are planned.
