Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Debuts With Best-Ever Opening for Franchise

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Debuts With Best-Ever Opening for Franchise

Zach Cregger has finally managed to give the Resident Evil franchise the revival it has needed for years. His reboot, starring Austin Abrams, is having the best opening debut, surpassing all the other movies in the franchise. The movie opened in 3,684 screens on September 18, grossing (via Box Office Mojo) $26.3 million, including $8.8 […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is Already on Track for a Massive Franchise Milestone

Image Courtesy of Sony There was some concern when Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot was approaching, with some fans worried after he said he wasn’t adapting the actual games and was just creating a story within that world. However, there was nothing to worry about in the end. After only its first day of release, Resident Evil is on […]

'Resident Evil' soars at the box office, defying fans' skepticism

'Resident Evil' soars at the box office, defying fans' skepticismResident Evil did not let down, as the Sony reboot opens strongly in U.S. theatres.The film raked in $26.3 million on its first day while playing on 3,684 screens.That performance made Resident Evil the top new release, according to...

Box Office: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Scares Up $26 Million on Opening Day

With fall right around the corner, movie theater-goers are ready to be spooked — and Sony’s zombie horror “Resident Evil” has arrived at the perfect time. “Resident Evil” earned $26.3 million domestically across 3,684 screens on opening day, making it far and away the No. 1 new release on Friday. By Sunday, Sony’s new take […]

‘Resident Evil’ Feasting at Box Office as Zach Cregger’s Reboot Races Toward $55M Opening

'Resident Evil,' the video game franchise's movie reboot from Zach Cregger, sees a big opening weekend at the box office for star Austin Abrams.

'Resident Evil' Sets Franchise Box Office Record With $26.3 Million Opening Day

Amidst the best critical and audience reception ever received for a film bearing the name of Capcom’s horror video game series, Sony/Columbia’s “Resident Evil” has earned a $26.3 million opening day from 3,684 locations, setting a new franchise record. From this start, Sony is projecting a domestic opening weekend of $53-55 million while industry estimates and theatrical sources are predicting that stronger Saturday and Sunday totals will bring …