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Resident Evil Reboot Eyes Record Box Office Opening
22 Aug
Summary
- Reboot is projected to earn $30-$40 million on opening weekend.
- This debut would set a new franchise record for the series.
- Film follows a courier fighting an outbreak in Raccoon City.
The highly anticipated Resident Evil reboot is projected to make a strong debut at the North American box office next month. Early estimates suggest the film could earn between $30 million and $40 million during its opening weekend, marking a potential franchise record.
This projected performance significantly exceeds the opening weekends of previous Resident Evil films. The prior record holder, Resident Evil: Afterlife, grossed $26.65 million, while Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City opened with $5.3 million.
The plot follows Bryan, a medical courier on a delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital. He becomes embroiled in a fight for survival when a sudden outbreak erupts, threatening the city.
