Resident Evil Movie $363M: Zach Cregger Grateful [Confirmed]

Resident Evil’s latest live‑action film, directed by Zach Cregger, grossed $363 million worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing entry in the franchise and the ninth‑best video‑game adaptation ever, while receiving mixed critical scores but overwhelming fan approval. According to verified reports from GameSpot News, the film opened to $45 million in its first weekend across 4,200 theaters, surpassing previous entries by 28%. Critics praised Cregger’s fresh narrative approach, while longtime fans lauded the faithful creature designs. The movie’s soundtrack, composed by veteran series composer Mikio Endō, topped streaming charts, further fueling hype. Merchandise sales exploded, with 217G noting a 37% rise in limited‑edition Resident Evil collectibles on its marketplace. The success has reignited discussions about future cross‑media projects, including potential esports tie‑ins and a sequel slated for early 2027. For more on related gaming deals, see our recent coverage of the [Epic Games Store Freebie: This Week's PC Game [Confirmed]](/news/epic-games-store-weekly-freebie) and the [Secretlab K/DA Firestarter Chair & Desk [Confirmed]](/news/secretlab-kda-firestarter-chair-desk).