Resident Evil Reboot Sets Franchise Record With $26.3M Opening Day

Sony Pictures' "Resident Evil" reboot opened to a record $26.3 million on its first day, September 19, setting a new franchise high. The film, directed by Zach Cregger, holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with weekend projections between $53-60 million. The debut came from 3,684 theaters, surpassing all previous franchise openings. Sony forecasts a $53-55 million opening weekend, while industry sources suggest around $60 million. The film's budget was $75 million, produced with TriStar Pictures, Constantin Films, and Davis Films. The overall weekend box office is estimated at $111 million, up 27% from last week and 45% higher than mid-September 2025. Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic" sequel held second place with $10.4 million in its second weekend, a 65% drop, totaling $48.2 million domestically.