Resident Evil' Shatters Franchise Records With $60M Opening
WHO:
ABC News Entertainment - Zach Cregger is the director of the new Resident Evil film.
Deadline - TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis Films are involved in the production of Resident Evil.
WHAT:
Deadline - The opening weekend of "Resident Evil" not only marked the best start in the franchise's history but also surpassed Zach Cregger's previous film, "Weapons," which had a $70 million worldwide opening.
IndieWire - "Resident Evil" is projected to be quite profitable for its backers, carrying a $75 million price tag.
IndieWire - "Resident Evil" grossed more in its opening weekend than the first "Resident Evil" did in its entire run, amassing $108.3 million worldwide, with $48.3 million from international markets and $60 million from domestic theaters.
IndieWire - The original "Resident Evil" grossed just under $103 million worldwide when it wrapped up its theatrical release in 2002.
IndieWire - "Resident Evil" carries a $75 million price tag and is expected to be quite profitable for its backers.
Screen Rant - The global box office debut of 2026's Resident Evil outgrossed two of the franchise's previous seven live-action movies in just one weekend.
ABC News Entertainment - Resident Evil opened with a franchise-best debut of $60 million in North America.
Deadline - The film grossed $108.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend, marking the best start in the franchise's history.
Screen Rant - The film outgrossed two of the franchise's previous seven live-action movies in just one weekend.
WHERE:
ABC News Entertainment - The film topped the North American box office.
WHEN:
Deadline - The opening weekend of Resident Evil is noted as the highest for Zach Cregger, surpassing the $70 million worldwide opening of his previous film, Weapons.
WHY:
IndieWire - The success of "Resident Evil" comes after the franchise had experienced a downturn, particularly following the poor performance of "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," which grossed $42 million against a $25 million budget.
IndieWire - The success of "Resident Evil" reinvigorates a series that had seemed played out, following the poor performance of 2021's "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," which grossed $42 million against a $25 million budget.
Moviefone - Audiences were ready for scares, indicating a strong interest in horror films as Halloween approaches.
HOW:
Collider - The film incorporates Zach Cregger’s trademark streak of dark humor alongside horror elements, appealing to audiences looking for scares as Halloween approaches.
Collider - The film incorporates Zach Cregger’s trademark streak of dark humor alongside horror elements.
(UPDATED September 21, 2026 04:59 UTC)
The opening weekend of "Resident Evil" has set a new record for the franchise, achieving the best start in its history and surpassing Zach Cregger's previous film, "Weapons," which opened to $70 million worldwide. With a production budget of $75 million, "Resident Evil" is projected to be quite profitable for its backers, especially following a downturn after the disappointing performance of "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City." The film combines Cregger's signature dark humor with horror elements, making it a hit among audiences eager for thrills as Halloween approaches.
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(UPDATED September 21, 2026 02:09 UTC)
The latest installment of "Resident Evil" has made a remarkable debut, grossing $108.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend, which is more than the original film's total earnings of just under $103 million during its entire run. This new release pulled in $60 million from domestic theaters and $48.3 million from international markets, all while carrying a production budget of $75 million, suggesting it will be quite profitable for its backers. The film's success comes as a welcome turnaround for the franchise, especially after the disappointing performance of 2021's "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," which only managed to gross $42 million against a $25 million budget.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 18:54 UTC)
The global box office debut of 2026's Resident Evil has made a significant impact, outgrossing two of the franchise's previous seven live-action movies in just one weekend. This impressive start highlights the continued popularity of the series among fans. As audiences flock to theaters, it seems the Resident Evil brand remains a strong contender in the film industry.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 17:55 UTC)
The new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, has made a remarkable debut, grossing $60 million in North America and $108.3 million worldwide during its opening weekend, setting a new franchise record. Produced by TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis Films, this film has already outperformed two of the previous seven live-action movies in just one weekend. With Halloween around the corner, audiences are clearly eager for scares, and Cregger's unique blend of dark humor and horror seems to have struck a chord.