Projections: 'Resident Evil' Looking to Go Out on Top
22 May, 2017 By: John Latchem
Sony Pictures' Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and Paramount's xXx: Return of Xander Cage should debut in the top spots on the home video sales charts the week ending May 21.
The sixth "Resident Evil" film earned $26.8 million at the domestic box office, the lowest of the franchise. However, its core fan base could give it a boost in its first week on disc, similarly to how Sony's Underworld: Blood Wars debuted at No. 1 a few weeks ago.
That being said, it wouldn't be much of a surprise should the third "xXx" entry grab the top spot either, despite a domestic gross of just $44.9 million.
Also lurking around is Universal's Fifty Shades Darker in its second week on disc.
On the weekly rental chart, Universal's Split should take over the top spot after a month-long delay at Redbox kiosks.
Rank | Title | Studio | Weeks on Chart |
Projected Top 3 Sellers for Week Ending 5/21/17 | |||
1 | Resident Evil: The Final Chapter | Sony Pictures | New |
2 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Paramount | New |
3 | Fifty Shades Darker | Universal | 2 |
Projected Top 3 Rentals for Week Ending 5/21/17 | |||
1 | Split | Universal | 5 |
2 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Paramount | New |
3 | Sleepless | Universal | 5 |