Austin Abrams stars in Sony's reboot that sets a record debut for the franchise and marks the year's best-reviewed horror title.
Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.
When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.
‘Resident Evil’ Scores $60M U.S. Opening: Best Ever For Zach Cregger & Franchise – Box Office Update
Inside the Star-Studded Opening Night of the Lucas Museum: “A New Institution Is Being Born”
Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Records With $60 Million Opening Weekend
Hollywood Came Out In Full Force For Opening Of George Lucas’ Museum Of Narrative Art
‘Resident Evil’ Bites Off $60M at Box Office for Zach Cregger’s Biggest Opening Yet
The original report was published by Hollywood Reporter. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at Hollywood Reporter
WorldPing“Weapons” director Zach Cregger has electrified the box office again, this time with his take on “Resident Evil.” His reboot of the ’90s zombie video game has collected $60 million in its opening weekend.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingSUNDAY AM: Sony/Constantin’s Resident Evil racked up a greater score at the domestic box office with a $60M opening, which as we told you all along is not only a record for the franchise (that was clear when it came on tracking three weeks ago), but…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingIn her remarks at the Saturday night opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, the event’s co-host Mellody Hobson shared her husband George Lucas’ anxiety whether A-listers would show up.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson celebrated their new L.A. museum with the help of Harrison Ford, Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Kim Kardashian and many more.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPing“Backrooms” has hit $400 million at the global box office, a remarkable benchmark for the low-budget indie sensation. After nearly four months on the big screen, “Backrooms” has generated $197.5 million domestically and $202.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingRaised on punk, alt-comedy and the church, Cregger’s Lynchian approach to horror is anything but typical.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPing