New Resident Evil Movie Breaks Franchise Preview Records

Sony and Constantin have a major box office hit on their hands as the new Resident Evil movie pulls in between 8 million and 9 million dollars in Thursday previews alone. Directed by Zach Cregger, this horror film easily sets a new record for the highest preview opening in the entire history of the Resident Evil movie franchise. Early tracking previously suggested a solid opening weekend, but these latest numbers point to an even bigger turnout.

Fans are also sharing a very positive response online. The early audience score currently sits at a fantastic 91 percent, showing that both longtime followers of the survival horror games and general moviegoers are enjoying the new direction. This strong word of mouth should help the film maintain great momentum through the busy weekend box office.

Industry experts originally expected the movie to debut around 40 million dollars, but these early preview earnings might push final opening weekend totals even higher. If you love scary movies and video game adaptations, this is definitely the latest talking point in theaters right now. Grab your tickets and see what all the excitement is about.