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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil projected to set franchise opening weekend record
Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film is projected to achieve the largest opening weekend in the history of the Capcom horror franchise. According to data from Box Office Pro, the film is expected to earn between $40 million and $50 million during its opening weekend this September.
This projection would significantly surpass the previous record held by Resident Evil: Afterlife, which earned approximately $26.6 million in 2010. Other previous entries, such as Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Resident Evil: Extinction, saw opening weekends of roughly $23 million, while the original 2002 film earned $17.7 million.
Cregger, known for the horror films Barbarian and Weapons, has indicated that his version will not be a 1:1 adaptation of the video games. Instead, the narrative follows an average individual caught up in the Raccoon City Incident, incorporating various references to the original game series.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Director Zach Cregger is not attempting to create a 1:1 adaptation of the video game source material. pk.ign.com · in.ign.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is projected to earn between $40 million and $50 million during its opening weekend this September. pk.ign.com · in.ign.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The projected opening weekend would be the most financially successful for any Resident Evil movie released in theaters. pk.ign.com · in.ign.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The original Resident Evil movie earned $17.7 million during its opening weekend in 2002. pk.ign.com · in.ign.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Resident Evil: Afterlife holds the previous record for the highest opening weekend, netting $26,650,26 in 2010. pk.ign.com · in.ign.com