Zach Cregger’s latest adaptation is on the brink of becoming the franchise’s first entry to breach the $100 million threshold in the U.S. and Canada, while eyeing a $200 million global haul.
Resident Evil, the newest entry from director Zach Cregger, is inching toward a historic North American box‑office figure. Eight days after its September 18 debut, the film has amassed roughly $87 million in the United States and Canada, leaving a shortfall of about $13 million before it can claim the $100 million milestone.
And the momentum isn’t fading. Trade trackers project a second‑weekend haul of $21 million to $24 million, a range that would comfortably push the total past the coveted mark. If those numbers hold, the horror‑sci‑fi adaptation will become the first Resident Evil picture to break the six‑figure barrier on this side of the Atlantic.
But the path hasn’t been smooth. The second‑weekend Friday saw a steep 74 percent dip, pulling in $6.9 million – a franchise‑record drop for a Friday but still enough to keep the film in the conversation. The dip reflects the typical sophomore‑week slump, yet the strong word‑of‑mouth buzz appears to be cushioning the blow.
So what’s driving the audience’s curiosity? The premise follows a courier tasked with delivering a mysterious package to a remote medical facility, only to become trapped amid a viral outbreak and a swarm of mutated foes. The cast – Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser – has been praised for injecting fresh energy into a long‑running series.
Industry observers note that the film also stands as the highest‑rated entry in Cregger’s directorial catalog, a factor that seems to be resonating with both fans of the video‑game source material and newcomers seeking a solid genre offering. While newer releases have nudged Resident Evil down from the top spot in daily rankings, the film’s steady pull suggests it could climb back up if the weekend numbers stay robust.
Looking ahead, the worldwide picture is equally promising. Projections indicate the movie could breach $150 million globally by the end of its second weekend, setting the stage for a potential $200 million total – a first for the franchise on the world stage.
If the film does cross the $100 million line, it will rewrite the commercial script for video‑game adaptations in North America, proving that a well‑crafted horror thriller can still command massive box‑office attention in a crowded market.
The next update will arrive after the second weekend concludes on Sunday. Until then, fans and skeptics alike will be watching the numbers tick upward, waiting to see if Resident Evil can finally claim its place in franchise history.
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