The new film adaptation of the cult horror series Resident Evil directed by Zach Cregger demonstrated an impressive start at the global box office. In its first three days of release, the film grossed 60 million dollars, marking a significant success for movies with an adult age rating of R.
Adult Rating Is No Barrier to Success
In recent years, the video game adaptation industry has grown accustomed to relying on family audiences and children's blockbusters. However, the new film set in the Capcom universe proved that high-quality and truly terrifying adaptations are in colossal demand among adult gamers and horror genre fans.
- Opening gross: $60M in debut weekend;
- Director: Zach Cregger;
- Rating: R (for mature audiences).
The film's successful launch once again confirms that interest in Capcom's iconic franchise remains at its peak both in theaters and on gaming platforms.
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