Resident Evil Previews Spark Franchise-Record Start Near $9M

Deadline reports that Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is delivering the franchise’s best previews, estimated at 8–9 million dollars, with weekend forecasts in the 40–50 million range and a shot at surpassing 50 million. The film also posts strong Rotten Tomatoes metrics, with a 96% critics score and a 91% audience score. Production is about $75 million (Constantin/Sony), and the figures come from distribution sources and may change. The studio notes the film could be front‑loaded, likening it to other video‑game adaptations in its debut, while comparisons to Scream 7 and Mortal Kombat 2 are used for context.