Sony’s Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, earned $8.8 million in Thursday night previews. This performance sets a new record for the franchise.
Domestic opening weekend projections now exceed $60 million. This forecast significantly outpaces initial estimates of $40 million to $50 million. The film is poised to surpass the previous franchise record of $26.6 million held by Resident Evil: Afterlife.
The reboot earned a 96% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. This rating is the highest ever recorded for a live-action video game adaptation. Positive critical reception is driving strong ticket sales and audience interest.