Resident Evil reboot aims for franchise-best global kickoff

Deadline forecasts Sony/Constantin’s Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, to open around $40–$50M domestically and about $31M overseas for a global debut near $80M, potentially a franchise-opening record. The film is the best‑reviewed entry in 24 years (96% fresh) but faces the question of whether game fans embrace Cregger’s take; previews start Thursday, with a 3,000‑theater rollout and 62 international markets planned (including Japan later).