Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is tracking for a major U.S. box office launch, with early projections pointing to a $35 million start when the film debuts in theaters on Sept. 18.
That figure would position the film as one of the biggest openers of the month and, according to the supplied tracking headline, a franchise-record domestic opening. The projection also places Resident Evil alongside Warner Bros.’ Practical Magic 2 among the month’s most closely watched wide releases.
The new tracking gives the film a clear pre-release box office narrative: Cregger’s take on Resident Evil is not merely expected to open solidly, but to perform at a level that could reset the franchise’s U.S. opening benchmark.
Why This Matters
A $35 million start would make Resident Evil a significant post-Labor Day theatrical player, based on the information currently available. For an established screen property, a franchise-record opening would indicate strong audience interest in this new installment before release weekend.
The timing also matters. With the film set for Sept. 18, tracking arriving ahead of its debut gives exhibitors and industry watchers an early signal of how the title may perform in the frame.
Industry Context
The available tracking places Resident Evil in the conversation with Practical Magic 2 as one of the month’s biggest anticipated openers. No additional comparative figures were provided, but the pairing underscores that the month has more than one release drawing box office attention.
What Happens Next?
The key question is whether Resident Evil can meet or exceed the $35 million projection when it opens Sept. 18. If the tracking holds, the film is positioned to deliver a franchise-record U.S. box office launch.