Resident Evil Game Sales Jump After Movie Debut
Capcom's Resident Evil discounts stayed live after Zach Cregger's film hit theaters, and PS5 sales climbed sharply for RE2 and RE4.
Capcom discounted several Resident Evil games on September 10 and kept those discounts running after Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie arrived in theaters on September 18. The result was a measurable lift for the older titles.
Resident Evil 2 sales nearly doubled on PlayStation 5, while its Steam sales rose 16%. Resident Evil 4 saw a 77% jump on PS5, compared with a flat 0% change on Steam.
Resident Evil Requiem also carried a 30% discount and was priced at $49 this month before returning to $70.
The film has grossed over $196 million worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing live-action Resident Evil movie. 2016's Resident Evil: The Final Chapter remains on top with $312 million. The movie holds a Metascore of 79 from 51 reviews on Metacritic.
In its second week, the film was dethroned at the box office by the re-release of Avengers: Endgame, which earned $26 million in North America.
Elsewhere in the series, Resident Evil Veronica, which stars Claire Redfield, has almost 2 million Steam wishlists. Gamespot reported the sales and box office figures.
Quick answers
How much has Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie grossed?
The film has grossed over $196 million at the global box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing live-action Resident Evil movie.
Which Resident Evil games saw sales increases after the movie?
Resident Evil 2 sales nearly doubled on PS5 and rose 16% on Steam. Resident Evil 4 sales rose 77% on PS5 and were flat on Steam.
What is Resident Evil Veronica?
It is a Resident Evil game starring Claire Redfield that has almost 2 million Steam wishlists.