Resident Evil Officially Removed From 3,000 Theaters After Its Digital Debut
A record-setting franchise run
The new Resident Evil reboot has become the top-grossing film in the long-running series during its two-month theatrical run. It arrived a few years after an earlier reboot that earned roughly one-tenth as much at the global box office.
The franchise was previously known for six films starring Milla Jovovich. Its final installment, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, earned more than $310 million worldwide, but the new film has surpassed its lifetime total.
More box-office milestones ahead
Despite playing in far fewer theaters than at its opening, the reboot could pass two more major films. It recently exceeded the lifetime total of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film is expected to move ahead of Denis Villeneuve’s first Dune this weekend.
Cregger’s latest achievement
Barbarian and Weapons are both Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Resident Evil received a higher score than either film, according to the article.
Key points
- Resident Evil became the franchise’s highest-grossing installment during a two-month run.
- The reboot has surpassed Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’s lifetime haul.
- The film recently passed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and is expected to top the first Dune this weekend.
- Resident Evil earned a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than Cregger’s Barbarian and Weapons.