Resident Evil Movie Demolishes Franchise Record After Just Two Weekends
Director Zach Cregger’s highly acclaimed Resident Evil film has emerged as a major box office success, crossing the $100 million threshold domestically in just its second weekend of release. This milestone represents a significant achievement for the franchise, substantially exceeding the previous domestic record held by 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife, which earned $60 million during its entire theatrical run. The film had already broken the franchise record for biggest opening weekend before achieving this second milestone.
The 2026 Resident Evil adaptation has demonstrated strong international appeal as well, grossing $196.5 million worldwide against a $75 million production budget. This performance represents solid returns, though the film has not yet reached the franchise’s highest-grossing entry. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter remains the series’ record holder with $312 million earned globally. With the film maintaining strong momentum through its second weekend, it remains possible that this latest adaptation could eventually approach or surpass that previous benchmark.