'Resident Evil' Opens to Franchise-Best $60 Million at North American Box Office

Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" topped the North American box office with a $60 million debut, the franchise's best opening ever and a boost for theaters. The Sony release earned $60 million from 3,684 locations, surpassing most prior franchise domestic runs except "Resident Evil: Afterlife" ($60.1 million). Starring Austin Abrams, it holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, with audiences 66% male and 75% under 35. Produced on a $75 million budget, it added $48.3 million internationally for a $108.3 million global launch. Horror films have generated over $1.1 billion domestically this year, per Rentrak.