Sony Pictures' Resident Evil reboot earned an estimated $60 million at the domestic box office. This opening more than doubled the $26.6 million record set by the 2010 film "Resident Evil: Afterlife." The film exceeded initial industry projections of $40 million to $50 million.
Zach Cregger directed the $75 million production, marking a career-best opening for the filmmaker. Cregger previously directed the horror hits "Barbarian" and "Weapons." Positive critical reviews and strong audience scores supported the film's commercial success.
The performance signals a turnaround for the franchise following the underperformance of 2021's "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City." The film earned an additional $48.3 million in international markets. The total worldwide box office currently stands at $108.3 million.