'Resident Evil' Sets Franchise Record With $60 Million Box Office Debut

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Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" topped the North American box office with a franchise-best $60 million debut from 3,684 locations, giving theaters a major boost this weekend. The Sony release, starring Austin Abrams as a medical courier in Raccoon City, earned strong reviews with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Its audience was 66% male and 75% under 35, earning a B+ CinemaScore. The $75 million production grossed $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 with $6.5 million.


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