Resident Evil Proves R-Rated Video Game Movies Can Succeed at Box Office

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil grossed $60 million over its first three days in theaters. The opening weekend sets up the release as a box office success.

Deadline reported the estimated $60 million gross, marking the highest opening weekend for any Zach Cregger film or previous Resident Evil installment. The film outperformed Weapons, which was a horror hit last year. Sony Pictures also continues to benefit from the performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

While A Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie targeted young children, Resident Evil proves that R-rated adaptations can also succeed if the quality is high enough.

What were the highest-grossing films of the weekend?

Deadline shared the top ten highest-grossing films in theaters during the opening weekend of Resident Evil:

1. Resident Evil – $60 million
2. Practical Magic 2 – $12.1 million
3. Spider-Man: Brand New Day – $6.5 million
4. The Odyssey – $4.9 million
5. Coyote vs. ACME – $4.2 million
6. Transformers 40th Anniversary – 3.1 million
7. Daniel and the Fiery Furnace – $3.1 million
8. Runner – $2.9 million
9. The Weight – $2.315 million
10. Buddy – $1.92 million

Source: Polygon