Zach Cregger’s quirky Resident Evil film proves skeptics wrong with series-best opening weekend
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film exceeded expectations in its opening weekend, earning $108.3 million globally—$60 million domestically in North America and $48.3 million internationally. This marks the strongest opening weekend for any Resident Evil film adaptation to date, comfortably surpassing industry predictions of $40–50 million.
The film’s performance ranks as the second-best horror film opening of the year behind The Backrooms, which earned $118 million. Cregger’s quirky take on the survival horror franchise has already surpassed the lifetime box office total of the original 2002 Resident Evil film, which earned $102.9 million worldwide, and has exceeded the lifetime total of 2021’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
The strong opening reflects audience receptiveness to Cregger’s unconventional directorial approach. Prior to release, some skeptics questioned whether his vision would resonate with audiences, but the box office results have proven these concerns unfounded. The film’s success demonstrates sustained demand for Resident Evil content on the big screen, despite the franchise’s mixed track record with previous live-action adaptations.