Cregger was hired after successful films like
The movie is directed by Zach Cregger. Austin Abrams stars in the leading role. Critics and audiences gave the film near-unanimous praise. This is rare for video game adaptations and for the horror genre. The new Resident Evil is an independent adventure. It does not connect to previous franchise installments.
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Dominic West Joins Cast of Irish Feature A Weekend in the CountryThe long-running video game series was previously adapted into six films. Milla Jovovich starred in those films. They earned over $1.6 billion worldwide. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter grossed $314 million globally. Subsequently, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City launched in 2021. That reboot underperformed critically and commercially. Stakeholders decided to relaunch the series a second time.
Cregger was hired after successful films like „Barbarianand ”Weapons.„”Barbarianearned nearly $50 million globally. Its reported budget was under $5 million in 2022. „Weaponsgenerated $270 million worldwide. Its reported budget was under $40 million in 2025. Both films were ”Certified Freshon Rotten Tomatoes. Resident Evil achieved higher acclaim.
How Much Resident Evil Earned at the Box Office
The new film holds a 96% „Certified Freshcritic score. It also has a 90% ”Verified Hotaudience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus states: „Pacing the unforgettable scares in an elegant runtime while Austin Abrams' crack comedy stopwatch offers crucial liquidity, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is a propulsive homage to the pleasure and terror of playing a truly frightening video game.”This makes it one of the year's most reviewed releases. It is also the most reviewed video game adaptation ever, alongside The Last of Us and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The film also features Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. It opened in 3,684 theaters. It will enter its eighth week in 1,125 locations. Last week, Resident Evil debuted on the PVOD market. Its arrival was immediately announced on platforms like i Tunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Vudu. The film is available in theaters and at home.
- Release Date - September 18, 2026 - Runtime - 95 minutes - Franchise(s) - Resident Evil
