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Resident Evil Roars: Franchise Box Office Record Shattered
21 Sep
Summary
- New Resident Evil film achieved a franchise-best $60 million opening.
- Global premiere earnings for Resident Evil reached $108.3 million.
- 2026's horror box office has already matched 2017's record sum.
The latest Resident Evil film has achieved a franchise-best domestic opening of $60 million and a global premiere of $108.3 million. This marks a significant turnaround for the series, surpassing the lifetime earnings of previous installments like 2010's Resident Evil: Afterlife. The film's success is attributed to director Zach Cregger's reputation, franchise fan anticipation, and strategic release timing.
This resurgence is a boon for the horror genre, as 2026's total box office revenue has already matched the previous record set in 2017. With several major horror releases anticipated later this year, the genre is poised for record-breaking financial performance.
Meanwhile, major blockbusters like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey are seeing their runs cool off. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed $944.5 million domestically and $2.47 billion globally, while The Odyssey has earned $609.7 million domestically and $1.72 billion globally.
Looking ahead, A24 is preparing to release Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, which will test the distributor's box office performance for the year.
