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Resident Evil Reboot Surpassed $100 Million Domestic Mark

The action film reached $125 million in domestic ticket sales within three weeks of its September release.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Action/Adventure

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The latest Resident Evil reboot officially surpassed the $100 million milestone at the United States box office. Released on September 18, 2026, the film reached $125 million in domestic gross within its first three weeks.

Why it matters

The strong domestic performance highlights a significant financial turnaround for the franchise, which previously saw varying levels of success with different iterations. The film has secured its position as a major earner for its production partners.

The film recorded a total production budget of $75 million against its $125 million domestic gross and $121 million international earnings. It currently holds a total global box office haul of $246 million with a runtime of 95 minutes.

The players

Columbia Pictures

This American film production and distribution studio oversaw the overall production of the project.

Constantin Film

This German film production company was one of the primary entities that collaborated on the development of the film.

The details

Produced by Constantin Film, Davis Films, PlayStation Productions, Subconscious, and Vertigo Entertainment, the film was overseen by Columbia Pictures. This performance marks a sharp recovery from the 2021 Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which earned only $17 million in the United States.

Timeline

  1. Resident Evil: Afterlife was released in 2010.

  2. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter was released in 2016.

  3. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was released in 2021.

  4. The reboot had its theatrical release on September 18, 2026.

  5. The film reached three weeks in theaters in October 2026.

Industry Dynamics

The film succeeds in a crowded market that has seen multiple franchise reboots and adaptations over the last two decades. Its financial trajectory positions it as a dominant entry compared to the historical performance of earlier installments like The Final Chapter.

Moviegoers in the United States can continue to view the 95-minute feature in remaining theatrical engagements. Future access to the film on home media or streaming platforms has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

The successful box office run demonstrates that established video game franchises remain highly viable when they resonate with domestic audiences. Studios may look to this production model when evaluating the potential for future series reboots.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.

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