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The Odyssey topped Box Office over Spider-Man, Resident Evil opened with $70 million
Resident Evil also earned a 90-plus Rotten Tomatoes rating.
The Odyssey led the domestic Box Office this Weekend, outgrossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day. At the same time, the New Resident Evil film opened with more than $70 million. It also secured a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 90 or higher.
The Weekend covered September 18 through 20. The Odyssey's earnings surpassed those of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which had been expected to dominate.
Resident Evil's debut brought in over $70 million in its first three days. The figure placed the film among the strongest openings for the franchise. The Box Office tally was reported on Sunday, September 20.
Critics awarded Resident Evil a Tomatometer rating of at least 90 percent. The high score reflected widespread approval of the film's direction and effects. The rating was confirmed on Monday, September 21.
Analysis
The Odyssey's ability to outgross a major superhero release suggests that audiences are still drawn to large-scale historical epics, even as superhero franchises dominate the calendar. This result may encourage studios to invest in similarly ambitious period productions. However, the shift could be limited to the particular Weekend and does not guarantee a broader trend.
Resident Evil's $70 million debut combined with a 90-plus Rotten Tomatoes score indicates that the franchise can still generate both commercial and critical success. The strong reception may bolster confidence in further sequels or related projects. Yet the film's performance must be viewed in the context of a competitive summer-fall slate, leaving its long-term impact uncertain.
Together, the Weekend's outcomes show that diverse genres can succeed simultaneously, offering exhibitors multiple draws. Distributors may weigh these results when scheduling future releases.
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