Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” scares up PHP 10.4-M on its first day in theaters, breaks record for the biggest opening day for the franchise in the Philippines

The film garners rave reviews from both critics and fans 

Resident Evil had a monstrous opening day in the Philippines, grossing PHP 10,427,530 nationwide. This marks the biggest opening day for the Resident Evil franchise.

The film officially dethroned Insidious: Out of the Further, breaking the horror film’s four-week streak as the biggest film in the country. 

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/xUhD0rM3qaA

The film also boasts a 97% certified fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critics deeming “Not only are some calling this easily the best Resident Evil movie, but also one of the best films based on a video game ever.”

The Wrap calls Resident Evil “Zach Cregger’s best film” yet, writing, “An incredible movie, Austin Abrams is an incredible leading man, and Zach Cregger cements his credibility as a modern master of horror.”

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Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

September 9 - Practical Magic 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing

Directed by: Susanne Bier

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, “Practical Magic 2” returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.

All roads lead to Raccoon City. Watch the official trailer of Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil”

In PH cinemas September 16

An all new Resident Evil story awaits as Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger reimagines the iconic franchise. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who is going through the motions of his routine. As the night progresses, he finds himself in a non-stop race for survival as he encounters monstrous beings out to get him.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/xUhD0rM3qaA

Survive the night as “Resident Evil” arrives in Philippine cinemas, including IMAX, on September 16.