Resident Evil Reboot Loses 1,400 Theaters as Clayface Opens
Sony's horror reboot faces its steepest drop yet and could fall out of the top five, despite nearing $365 million worldwide on an $80 million budget.
Sony's Resident Evil reboot is losing 1,400 theaters after a month in cinemas, as it heads into what is expected to be its steepest drop yet, according to Collider. The pullback comes as DC Studios' Clayface opens this week for essentially the same audience.
A24's You Can See Everything also opens this week and could challenge for the number-one spot, adding further pressure to the horror reboot. The combined competition leaves the film at risk of dropping out of the top five.
The film recently crossed $150 million domestically. It has grossed nearly $365 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million, and holds a 96% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Collider describes it as the best-reviewed wide release of the year.
Franchise history
The franchise began nearly 25 years ago and has generated more than $1.5 billion worldwide. This reboot received the best reviews in the franchise's history and became its highest-grossing entry.
Theater losses come after a strong summer for horror, when Obsession made $520 million globally and Backrooms grossed $400 million worldwide.
Quick answers
How much has the Resident Evil reboot grossed?
It has grossed nearly $365 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million, after recently crossing $150 million domestically.
Why is the Resident Evil reboot losing theaters?
It is losing 1,400 theaters after a month-long run, with Clayface and A24's You Can See Everything opening this week for overlapping audiences.