'Resident Evil' opens to franchise-best $60 million at North American box office

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Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" topped the North American box office with a $60 million debut, the franchise's best opening ever. The Sony release also marks a career high for the director. The film, starring Austin Abrams as a courier battling infected creatures in Raccoon City, earned strong reviews with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Audiences were 66% male and 75% under 35, giving it a B+ CinemaScore. Produced on a reported $75 million budget, the movie added $48.3 million internationally for a $108.3 million global launch. "Practical Magic 2" took second with $12.2 million, while "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" placed third.


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