Resident Evil Worldwide Box Office: Zach Cregger’s Horror Eyes A $100M+ Global Debut First Since Spider-Man: Brand New Day!
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is expected to have a solid debut at the box office in North America. The upcoming horror movie’s first 30 minutes have already garnered a lot of praise from critics. It could be the biggest worldwide opening weekend since Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Keep scrolling for the deets.
For the unversed, Spider-Man: Brand New Day collected around $927 million at the worldwide box office in its opening weekend. It is the biggest debut weekend of the year. Domestically, it is also the biggest opening weekend of all time. It would be a strong opening weekend for a horror movie.
How much is the film tracking to earn globally in its opening weekend?
According to Global Box Office, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is tracking to earn more than $100 million at the box office worldwide. According to the report, its overseas hype is so high that Sony has expanded the film’s global press tour. It would be the first film since Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s $927 million global opening weekend.
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Meanwhile, at the domestic box office, the horror movie is tracking to earn between $40 million and $50 million in its opening weekend. It will be a modest domestic debut compared to some of the other horror movies released in 2026 to date. That combination of a popular video game franchise and a filmmaker with a strong reputation in the genre could help Resident Evil attract both longtime fans and general moviegoers.
What is film about?
The film follows Bryan, a medical courier delivering a package to Raccoon City General Hospital, as a deadly outbreak forces him to fight for survival. The video game adaptation features Austin Abrams in the leading role with Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Johnno Wilson, and Paul Walter Hauser in supporting roles. It will premiere at the 21st Fantastic Fest on September 17. Resident Evil will be released on September 25.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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