Zach Cregger 's new Resident Evil film is expected to have the biggest opening in the franchise's history. Resident Evil: Afterlife currently holds the record in the US with $26.6 million in its opening weekend, while the new film is expected to gross $40–50 million , with some estimates even going as high as $60 million. Overall, the worldwide opening is estimated to be around $80 million .
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The production cost an estimated $75 million, not including marketing. Cregger, known for successful horror films such as Weapons, has already built up high expectations. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter remains the franchise's most successful film worldwide, grossing an estimated $312 million.
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Despite positive initial reviews, there was backlash from fans who expected a more faithful adaptation of the video games. The film does not use familiar characters or storylines from the games, but presents a new story within the world of Resident Evil, utilizing elements and the atmosphere of the gaming franchise.
Cregger himself acknowledges the disappointment of some fans and says he understands their desire to see characters like Leon, but he emphasizes that the film was created out of a love for the games and not simply as a production using the Resident Evil name.
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Finally, the director revealed that he removed much of the humor, as test screenings showed that the film was initially "too funny.".
