Zach Cregger's Resident Evil opens with $26 million, eyes $55 million weekend

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot earned $26 million in ticket sales on its opening day, according to Variety. The film is set to race toward a $55 million opening‑weekend target. Austin Abrams, who plays a key role, described his on‑screen change as “tragic” and said he was not trying to look cool while screaming. He also revealed that producers stopped him from filming one particular scene. Early reviews call the movie possibly the best Resident Evil adaptation and among the strongest video‑game movies ever made. Rotten Tomatoes notes the picture leans heavily on blood and gore. The strong box‑office start and positive critical buzz suggest the reboot could outperform earlier entries in the franchise.