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Cregger’s Resident Evil film opens to $168m worldwide
Developed over time first seen 2 months ago
Sony’s new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, has far exceeded box-office expectations, strengthening a successful quarter for Sony Pictures after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record performance. Its result highlights the continuing commercial appeal of the Resident Evil franchise and marks Cregger’s biggest opening, while reviews have praised its combination of horror and humour.
The film earned $60 million domestically, more than double Resident Evil: Afterlife’s $26 million opening in 2010, and took a further $108.3 million internationally. With a reported budget of $75 million, its $168.3 million global total puts it on course to become profitable even after marketing costs, although audience reactions have been mixed on the ending.
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In short
- Resident Evil opened far above expectations.
- It has grossed $168.3 million worldwide.
- Strong returns should make the film profitable.
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Critics have articulated more detailed praise, describing the film as both "horrifying yet surprisingly funny" and "the best Resident Evil film ever," whilst audience dissension has centred specifically on the third act and final sequence.
- 2 months ago Viewer responses to the film's conclusion have proved mixed rather than uniformly negative, indicating a split in audience opinion over the finale.
- 2 months ago Audience members have begun expressing criticism of the film's ending, diverging from the predominantly positive critical reviews.
- 2 months ago Sony Pictures' Resident Evil film has achieved a global box office total of $168.3 million against a $75 million budget, establishing a new franchise record whilst attracting widespread critical acclaim for its blend of horror and humour.
Explained simply
Resident Evil is a horror franchise that originated as a video game series in the 1990s and has since been adapted into films. The franchise has a long history of film adaptations.
This new film's strong box office performance demonstrates the franchise's enduring appeal to audiences and contributes to Sony's successful financial quarter. Large entertainment studios rely on established franchises to attract audiences and generate revenue, making the film's performance significant to the broader industry.
The film has generally received praise for combining horror and comedy elements in a way that distinguishes it from earlier films in the series. Some viewers have criticised the film's ending.
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Originally published by Push Square as “Sony’s Acclaimed Resident Evil Movie Breaks Box Office Records”.