Summary
- Resident Evil opens to $108.3 million worldwide
- $60 million in North America and $48.3 million internationally
- Biggest opening weekend in the film franchise’s history
- $14.5 million from IMAX screenings
Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil opened with an estimated $108.3 million worldwide, delivering the biggest opening weekend in the film franchise’s history.
Of that total, $60 million came from North America and $48.3 million from 62 international markets. IMAX screenings contributed $14.5 million, a result Screen reports as a horror-film record in like-for-like markets.
The film opened in the US on September 18, 2026 and is a new take on Capcom’s franchise, with Austin Abrams starring as Bryan, a medical courier caught in a night-long fight for survival.
The biggest theatrical opening in Resident Evil history
The $108.3 million debut has already surpassed the entire worldwide run of 2021’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which finished with $41.9 million, as well as the $103 million total of the first 2002 film. These comparisons are not adjusted for inflation.
The franchise’s largest worldwide total remains, for now, 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter at $312.2 million. The new film still has additional markets ahead, including Japan on October 9.
International markets driving the result
Outside North America, the UK and Ireland led with about $5.8 million, followed by Mexico with $5.6 million. France and Australia each delivered $2.6 million, Germany opened with $2.5 million, Spain with $2.3 million and Brazil with $2 million.
A record opening for Zach Cregger
Resident Evil also marks the biggest worldwide opening of Zach Cregger’s career. His previous film, Weapons, debuted with $71 million globally in 2025 and finished its theatrical run at $270.1 million worldwide.
The film is directed by Cregger and written by Zach Cregger and Shay Hatten. The cast includes Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser.
What we think
The opening weekend shows that the theatrical Resident Evil franchise has returned with substantially more momentum than its previous reboot. The next question is how strongly the film can hold in the coming weeks and whether it can approach the franchise’s highest worldwide totals.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Resident Evil make in its worldwide opening?
The estimated worldwide opening was $108.3 million, including $60 million from North America and $48.3 million internationally.
Is this a record for the Resident Evil films?
Yes. It is the biggest worldwide opening weekend in the film franchise’s history.
Who directed the new Resident Evil?
Zach Cregger directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten.
Who stars in the film?
The main cast includes Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser.
