German production company planning fourth film before third even begins production; Milla Jovovich to reprise role.
When the eponymous first film based on Capcom"s Resident Evil games hit theaters in 2002, it was a moderate success. Though largely panned by critics, the medium-budget sci-fi horror thriller did well at the box office, earning under $40 million. Its sequel, 2004"s Resident Evil: Apocalypse, did even better, pulling in just over $50 million.