ENTERTAINMENT · NOV 2, 2026, 9:18 AM EST
‘Resident Evil’ stays on top in China
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‘Resident Evil’ held first place in China for a fourth straight weekend, earning RMB28.5 million from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. The 2014 film ‘John Wick’ opened in third.
Why this is coming up
The horror reboot has led China’s mainland box office for four straight weekends, while a 2014 film, ‘John Wick,’ opened in third place.
What happened
‘Resident Evil’ earned RMB28.5 million over the Oct. 30–Nov. 1 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway data. ‘John Wick’ debuted in third.
Why it matters
It shows continued audience interest in ‘Resident Evil’ in China and gives an older action film a notable theatrical release there.
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The reported figures cover mainland China and one weekend; the evidence does not provide the total earnings for ‘Resident Evil.’
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“Did you expect an older movie like ‘John Wick’ to make a noticeable debut in theaters?”
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