Zach Cregger's recent Resident Evil film has achieved substantial commercial success, grossing over $100 million at the domestic box office in less than two weeks since its release. The film's performance places it as the third highest-grossing entry in the Resident Evil film franchise.
In its second week, Cregger's Resident Evil brought in $23 million across the US and Canada, according to Fangoria. This performance outranked new releases such as Brad Pitt's The Heart of the Beast and the Chris Hansen biopic Primetime, though it trailed behind the re-release of Avengers: Endgame.
Examining box office data from The Numbers, Cregger's film has earned $103 million domestically and $197 million worldwide, making it the most lucrative Resident Evil film domestically to date. This domestic success surpasses previous franchise entries, including Paul W. S. Anderson's Resident Evil: Afterlife, which previously held the top spot.
However, the film's position shifts when considering the worldwide box office. Globally, Cregger's Resident Evil currently ranks fourth, behind Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Resident Evil: Afterlife, and Resident Evil: Retribution. The top five highest-grossing Resident Evil films worldwide, as of the latest data, are:
- Resident Evil: Afterlife - $356,002,756
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter - $340,945,882
- Resident Evil - $300,364,617
- Resident Evil: Retribution - $282,993,160
- Resident Evil: Extinction - $200,519,782
Despite its current standing in the worldwide chart, the film has only been in theaters for a short period, suggesting potential for further financial growth and a possible rise in its overall franchise ranking.