Content overview: “China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Tops Weekend with $12.1M, Topples ‘Traces of Just”. Constantin Film and Sony Pictures’ horror reboot “Resident Evil” claimed the top spot at the mainland China box office during the Oct. 9–11 weekend, earning RMB81.2 million ($12.1 million), according to Artisan Gateway. 5, during the tail end of the Golden Week holiday, dethroned the previous leader, “Traces of Justice.” The victory comes as the Chinese market experiences a post-holiday slowdown, with overall ticket sales cooling after the National Day period.
“Resident Evil” benefited from its brand recognition and the popularity of the video game franchise among Chinese audiences, as well as its horror elements that appeal to younger moviegoers. The reboot’s performance, while solid, reflects a broader trend of diminishing returns for Hollywood imports in China, where local productions have been gaining ground. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.