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Resident Evil Reboot Doubles Franchise Box Office Record in Opening Weekend

collider.com — September 19, 2026 at 04:01 PM UTC

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot is shattering box office projections in its debut, expected to double the franchise's previous domestic record with a $50 million-plus opening weekend after grossing $25 million on opening day. The film, starring Austin Abrams, holds a "Certified Fresh" 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking a critical turnaround for a franchise whose last reboot, Welcome to Raccoon City, flopped. Produced on a $75 million budget, it's Cregger's most expensive project yet. Cregger previously directed Barbarian and the Oscar-winning Weapons, building on a strong horror year that included hits Obsession and Backrooms. The movie's opening weekend will surpass lifetime domestic grosses of most prior installments, with Afterlife's $60 million record now within reach.

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