Zach Cregger's Resident Evil breaks franchise box office records in opening week

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has broken multiple box office records, grossing between $53 and $60 million in its opening days, surpassing all previous entries in the franchise. On Sept. 18, the film earned $26.3 million domestically, nearly matching the entire domestic run of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. It also beat Cregger's previous best opening, Weapons, which grossed $43.5 million in three days. The film received a 7/10 review, praised for capturing the feel of the games rather than copying narratives, with strong effects and atmosphere, though critics noted a weak story and brief runtime.