Resident Evil Star’s Survival Thriller Officially Removed From 1,000 Theaters
A sharp drop in theaters
The survival thriller has seen its first major reduction in theater count during its third week in release, with 1,000 theaters dropping the film. It opened in more than 3,000 theaters.
The film was co-written and directed by Brian Duffield. Its premise follows a young diver swallowed alive by a sperm whale, and pre-release buzz surrounded the concept.
Box office trails budget
Produced on a reported $60 million budget, the movie has brought in a little more than $30 million worldwide so far. It is a major box-office underperformer. The film is on track to exceed the $39 million worldwide total for The Dog Stars, which also stars Josh Brolin. That film was directed by Ridley Scott and described as a major box-office bomb.
Resident Evil comparison
Abrams appeared in the thriller soon after the success of the new Resident Evil reboot, which has grossed nearly $400 million worldwide. The thriller has earned roughly one-tenth of that amount. The new film has also received a weaker critical response than Resident Evil, though its reviews have been mostly positive.
Key points
- The thriller lost 1,000 theaters in its third week.
- It has earned a little more than $30 million worldwide on a reported $60 million budget.
- Austin Abrams’ Resident Evil reboot has grossed nearly $400 million worldwide.
- The film is on track to pass The Dog Stars’ $39 million worldwide total.