Overview
- The Sony release earned an estimated $60 million in North America and about $48.3 million overseas for a roughly $108.3 million global launch, studio estimates showed over the weekend.
- The film opened in about 3,684 U.S. and Canadian theaters and outperformed pre‑release tracking that had forecast a $40 million–$50 million debut.
- Critics and audiences responded well with mid‑90s Rotten Tomatoes scores and a B+ CinemaScore, which industry analysts say helped lift turnout and word‑of‑mouth.
- The production cost is reported near $75 million not including marketing, so early holds in week two and stronger international legs will determine full profitability.
- The opening marks a career high for director Zach Cregger and revives the Resident Evil brand after a weak 2021 reboot, increasing the likelihood of follow‑ups and shaping talks about creative continuity.