Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Records With $60 Million Opening Weekend

Director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot has achieved a record-breaking $60 million opening weekend in the US, exceeding all previous franchise debuts. Globally, the film earned $108.3 million, marking Cregger's highest start as a filmmaker, surpassing his previous hit Weapons. This worldwide opening alone exceeds the total global run of the original film. Starring Austin Abrams, the Sony production has performed significantly better than expected, establishing Cregger as one of Hollywood's most successful hitmakers in the industry.