Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Opens to $108 Million Worldwide

Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" reboot opened with $60 million domestically, the largest debut in the 24-year-old horror franchise and far exceeding projections of $40-50 million. The film also earned $48.3 million internationally for a $108.3 million global start. The Sony production, budgeted at $75 million, benefited from strong reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a "B+" CinemaScore. It marks the eighth installment overall, following the failed 2021 reboot "Welcome to Raccoon City," which earned only $42 million worldwide. Cregger's previous success with "Weapons" and "Barbarian" built anticipation for this release. The film stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier battling infected monsters in Raccoon City. It easily topped the weekend box office, with "Practical Magic 2" in second place at $12 million. The fall season continues with several major releases scheduled over the coming weeks.