Resident Evil Opens With Franchise-Best $8M–$9M Previews as Audience Score Hits 91%

Sony and Constantin’s new Resident Evil movie is off to a significantly stronger start than previous entries in the video game adaptation franchise, with early estimates putting its Thursday preview earnings above $8 million and potentially over $9 million. The result gives Zach Cregger’s horror film the biggest preview opening in Resident Evil movie history, while its strong early audience response could provide additional momentum heading into the weekend. The film was initially projected to open between $40 million and…