Zach Cregger’s upcoming horror film, Resident Evil, is projected to secure a strong North American box office debut. Ahead of its release, critics have already showered heavy praise on the movie’s opening 30 minutes. It is shaping up to deliver the largest worldwide opening weekend since Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Read on for further details.
For context, Spider-Man: Brand New Day pulled in roughly $927 million globally during its opening weekend, marking the top debut weekend of the year and the highest domestic opening weekend of all time. Reaching the projected milestones would make for a remarkably strong opening weekend for a horror feature.
How much is the film tracking to earn globally in its opening weekend?
Data from Global Box Office indicates that Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is on track to gross upwards of $100 million worldwide. The report notes that overseas enthusiasm is so immense that Sony has broadened the movie’s international press tour. This would make it the first release to achieve this feat since the $927 million global opening weekend of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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On the domestic front, the horror picture is currently tracking toward an opening weekend between $40 million and $50 million. While this domestic start is relatively modest next to certain other horror titles released so far in 2026, the blend of a celebrated video game franchise and a director renowned in the genre is expected to draw in both dedicated fans and casual audiences.
What is film about?
The story centers on Bryan, a medical courier tasked with delivering a package to Raccoon City General Hospital before a lethal outbreak breaks out, compelling him into a desperate struggle for survival. This video game adaptation stars Austin Abrams as the lead, backed by a supporting cast that includes Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Johnno Wilson, and Paul Walter Hauser. The picture is scheduled to premiere on September 17 at the 21st Fantastic Fest, followed by its theatrical release 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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