Resident Evil Reboot Achieves Record $60 Million Box Office Debut

Sep 21, 2026

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Sep 21, 2026 03:30

Resident Evil bites back: Zach Cregger’s horror reboot tops box office with franchise-best $60 million debut

## Record-Breaking Opening

The latest installment in the Resident Evil franchise, directed by Zach Cregger, has achieved a record-breaking $60 million opening weekend in the US and Canada. This marks the highest domestic debut for the series, surpassing previous entries.

## Plot and Reception

The film stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier who encounters infected creatures in Raccoon City. It has been well-received by critics, holding a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences have given it a B+ CinemaScore.

## Audience Demographics

The opening weekend audience was predominantly male, making up 66% of viewers, with 75% of ticket buyers under the age of 35.

## Global Performance

Internationally, the film added $48.3 million, bringing its global opening total to $108.3 million. The production budget was reportedly $75 million, excluding marketing costs.

## Box Office Competition

Other films in the box office included Practical Magic 2, which earned $12.2 million, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which brought in $6.5 million. The documentary The History of Concrete had a notable limited release, earning $90,000 from a single screen.

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