Resident Evil Has Surpassed $115 Million Globally
The video game adaptation reached the milestone after five days in theaters across North America and international markets.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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The film Resident Evil has hit a total worldwide box office gross of $115.3 million following its September 18, 2026, release. It earned $72.4 million in North America and $42.9 million from international markets within its first five days.
Why it matters
The movie has performed strongly at the box office, securing the fifth-biggest Tuesday revenue for a video game adaptation and tracking toward a total haul of $120 million. Its performance highlights the ongoing commercial impact of video game-based intellectual property in global cinemas.
The production saw a 30.1% increase in North American revenue on its first Tuesday compared to Monday, totaling $6.9 million for the day. This performance places it as the 37th highest-grossing film of the year.
The players
Resident Evil
This film is a theatrical adaptation based on the long-running video game franchise.
The End of Oak Street
This is a competing feature film that earned $120.7 million in worldwide gross.
The details
Resident Evil achieved its domestic revenue total of $72.4 million over its first five days in theaters. The movie is currently projected to fall from its number one spot at the North American box office during the upcoming second weekend.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: The film Resident Evil was released.
First weekend: The film opened at number one in North America.
First Tuesday: The film earned $6.9 million in North America.
Second weekend: The film is expected to lose its number one ranking.
Industry Dynamics
This performance follows the pattern set by recent video game adaptation box office rankings, confirming the genre's continued commercial viability. Studios are increasingly leveraging established gaming IPs to drive theatrical attendance in a competitive landscape.
The film remains widely available in theaters for audiences to view following its successful opening week. Readers can catch the movie in cinemas now before its expected drop in rankings during the second weekend.
The takeaway
The successful debut of Resident Evil underscores the importance of the video game genre in current cinema revenue streams. Potential moviegoers should consider visiting theaters this week before the film loses its current top ranking in the domestic market.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Koimoi.
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