Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Achieves Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
- Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film earns $108.3 million globally on its opening weekend.
- The film surpasses previous Resident Evil records and the earnings of Cregger’s prior work, Weapons ($70 million).
- Capcom is working on a remake of the game Code: Veronica, set for release next year.
Zach Cregger’s new addition to the Resident Evil franchise has made a significant impact, recording the best opening weekend of any film in the series. The film garnered a total of $108.3 million globally, with $60 million from the US market and $48.3 million from international audiences, as reported by Deadline.
This performance positions the film as the second-best horror film opening of the year, only behind the hit Backrooms, which earned $118 million. Notably, Cregger’s film has already outperformed the first Resident Evil film featuring Milla Jovovich, which made $102.9 million in total since its release in 2002. Additionally, 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter reached a lifetime total of approximately $312 million, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from China.
Cregger’s choice to adopt a comedic tone in his Resident Evil installment has sparked mixed reactions among fans, especially his decision to focus on a non-heroic narrative. Instead of incorporating iconic characters like Leon S. Kennedy and the Redfield family, the story centers on a medical delivery driver named Bryan, portrayed by Austin Abrams, who hilariously navigates a particularly disastrous workday.
Audience feedback suggests that Cregger’s blend of humor and horror provides an innovative viewing experience, with unexpected and unsettling moments that keep viewers engaged. The film combines absurd comedy with authentic horror elements, offering a relatable storyline where Bryan grapples with his surroundings, often voicing reactions that mirror audience sentiments.
In related news, Capcom is currently developing a remake of the classic Resident Evil game Code: Veronica, which will simply be titled Resident Evil Veronica, scheduled for release next year.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
