Key Takeaways
- 'Resident Evil' earns $60 million in its opening weekend.
- The movie surpasses 'Practical Magic 2' to take the top spot.
- Spider-Man's total earnings reach $944.5 million.
The horror film 'Resident Evil,' based on the popular video game franchise, has dominated the North American box office with a staggering $60 million in its opening weekend, according to industry estimates.
Directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, the movie tells the story of a medical courier battling mutant creatures to deliver a package to a remote hospital.
This success has pushed the long-awaited sequel 'Practical Magic 2,' starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, to a distant second place, earning $12.2 million.
Spider-Man, which has been a consistent top performer, took another $6.5 million this weekend, bringing its total earnings in the United States and Canada to $944.5 million.
Other notable entries in the top 10 included 'The Odyssey,' which took $4.9 million, and 'Coyote vs Acme,' which continued its strong run with $4.5 million.
The box office also saw performances from 'The Runner' ($3.2 million), 'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace' ($3.1 million), 'Transformers: The Movie' ($3.1 million), 'The Weight' ($2.3 million), and 'Buddy' ($1.9 million).
With 'Resident Evil' leading the pack, the film has set a strong start for its theatrical run, potentially setting the stage for future installments in the franchise.
Industry analysts predict that 'Resident Evil' could continue to draw significant audiences, given the popularity of the original video game series.
