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Resident Evil earned up to $160 million domestically
The film closed the month with $150-160 million in U.S. earnings, GTA VI stayed unreleased, and Musk posted over 1,000 tweets.
Resident Evil finished October with a domestic box office total between $150 million and $160 million. The figure was reported after the final Friday of the month. Meanwhile, the anticipated release of GTA VI had not occurred by October 31. In the same period, Elon Musk posted more than 1,000 tweets.
The earnings were calculated from ticket sales across the United States through October 31. The result placed the film among the higher-grossing releases of the month.
The schedule for GTA VI remained unchanged, with no launch confirmed before the end of October. Industry trackers noted the absence of a release on October 31. The title stayed unavailable to consumers.
Elon Musk's activity on his social platform was tallied for October 2026. The count exceeded the 1,000-tweet threshold.
Analysis
A domestic haul of $150-160 million signals strong audience interest and reinforces the franchise's box-office viability. The revenue places the title in the upper tier of October releases, which can boost ancillary sales such as home video and merchandise. Studios may view the performance as justification for further sequels or spin-offs.
The absence of a GTA VI launch by the end of October postpones what many expected to be a major revenue driver for its publisher. The postponement also keeps the franchise in the public eye, potentially heightening anticipation for a later debut.
Musk exceeding 1,000 tweets in a single month demonstrates a high level of personal engagement with the platform.
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