Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Movie Outpacing Alien: Romulus, Backrooms, and Obsession at the Global Box Office
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie adaptation has become a massive commercial success, grossing over $361 million at the global box office after its fifth weekend. Despite initial controversy among fans for prioritizing the atmosphere and feel of the video game series over faithful adaptation of its storylines and characters, the film has become both the highest-grossing Resident Evil movie ever and Cregger’s biggest commercial hit.
The film’s recent $22.6 million weekend haul demonstrates its continued strong performance. It is outpacing other notable horror releases including Alien: Romulus, The Backrooms, and Obsession, solidifying its position as a major box office contender. The success suggests that Cregger’s creative direction—focusing on capturing the essence of the games rather than strict narrative fidelity—resonated with audiences, appealing to both Resident Evil fans and general moviegoers seeking quality horror entertainment.
This performance marks a significant milestone for the Resident Evil franchise on screen, which has had mixed commercial and critical results in previous film adaptations.