Resident Evil Reboot: A Box Office Lesson for Hollywood's Fear of Change The latest box office numbers are in, and Sony's zombie horror film "Resident Evil" has taken the top spot with $26 million on opening day.
This success comes despite initial doubts about the franchise's viability. A significant factor contributing to the reboot's success is its departure from the original material.
Director Zach Cregger took a bold approach by creating an original story, rather than relying on familiar elements. This decision has paid off, at least in terms of box office numbers.