Resident Evil Tops $245 Million Before China Debut
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil added $20 million in China over Monday and Tuesday and is expected to pass the $270 million worldwide total of his previous film, Weapons.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has earned $245.4 million globally through its third weekend, before the film has opened in China. The film added $20 million across Monday and Tuesday in China, where its debut is expected to bring in about $35 million during its first week.
The film is expected to pass the $270 million worldwide total of Cregger's previous film, Weapons, and could exceed $280 million globally once its China earnings are fully accounted for. According to comingsoon.net, the China opening came in stronger than those of Obsession and Backrooms. Resident Evil holds a 7.2 rating on Douban.
Franchise context
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter remains the franchise's highest-grossing entry with $312.2 million worldwide. It earned a reported $159.5 million in China in 2017, more than half of its worldwide total. Resident Evil: Afterlife follows with $300.2 million worldwide.
Separately, Jennifer Lawrence was announced to star in Cregger's next film, Flood, dated for August 11, 2028. Resident Evil is released by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Quick answers
How much has Zach Cregger's Resident Evil earned worldwide?
The film has earned $245.4 million globally through its third weekend, before opening in China.
How much did Resident Evil make in China?
It added $20 million across Monday and Tuesday in China, and its debut is expected to bring in about $35 million during its first week.
What is the highest-grossing Resident Evil film?
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter remains the franchise's highest-grossing entry with $312.2 million worldwide.