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Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million

The Birmingham News (AL.com) and Forbes describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” is giving the North American box office a boost in its first weekend.
The headline split The center frames it as "Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million". The right frames it as "‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Shatters Franchise Record With $60 Million Opening Weekend".
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CenterBox Office: ‘Resident Evil’ tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million

The Birmingham News (AL.com) · Center · News report

Right / center-right‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Shatters Franchise Record With $60 Million Opening Weekend

Forbes · Center-right · News report

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ForbesNews report · Sep 20, 4:31 PM

‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Shatters Franchise Record With $60 Million Opening Weekend

It’s also the biggest opening so far for director Zach Cregger, whose film “Weapons” was a breakout hit in 2025.

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Sep 20, 7:14 PM

Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” is giving the North American box office a boost in its first weekend.

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