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Resident Evil Reboot Opens To Strong Box Office Numbers

Zach Cregger's reboot of the video game franchise has achieved significant box office success, with opening weekend figures reaching $60 million according to reports.

11 publishers · 32 articles · first seen 16 Sept 2026 · updated 39d ago

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First reported by Variety, 27 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

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11 publishers have covered this in 32 articles since 16 Sept 2026. Variety published first, on 16 September at 03:09 UTC; The Hollywood Reporter followed 28 min later. The most recent article, from Ars Technica, appeared on 22 September at 17:30 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: Variety (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), News Feed (major outlet), The Verge (major outlet), Ars Technica (major outlet), IndieWire, Deadline, Consequence, The A.V. Club, NME, Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews.

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How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. Variety‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions: Zach Cregger’s Zombie Horror Is ‘Gloriously Gory’ and One of ‘The Best Video Game Adaptations’ Ever
  2. The Hollywood ReporterZach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’: First Reactions From the Premiere
  3. The Hollywood Reporter‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger Gives a Fatigued Franchise an Exhilarating Shot in the Arm
  4. IndieWire‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger’s Relentless Adaptation Is the Future of Video Game Movies, Even When Too Goofy for Its Own Good
  5. Deadline‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger Brings Style, Humor, And A Game Austin Abrams To Make Smart Original Reboot Of Horror Franchise
  6. ConsequenceZach Cregger’s Resident Evil Is So Fucking Scary and So Fucking Fun: Review
  7. Variety‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger’s Reboot Is Funky Monster Fun: a One-Man-Against-the-Squish-Zombies Lark That Never Gets Bogged Down in Video-Game Sludge
  8. The A.V. ClubResident Evil just won't stay down
  9. News FeedResident Evil is a video game movie with the propulsive thrill of . . . a video game
  10. The Hollywood ReporterZach Cregger on Revamping ‘Resident Evil’ and Why He Doubts He’ll Ever Return to Comedy
  11. Show 22 later sources
    1. The VergeResident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second
    2. VarietyBox Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Targets Franchise-Best $45 Million Debut
    3. Deadline‘Resident Evil’ To Scorch The Earth With $80M Global Debut – Box Office Preview
    4. NME‘Resident Evil’ is the highest-rated video game movie of all time
    5. NME‘Resident Evil’ review: Zach Cregger injects new life into blood-spattered zombie franchise
    6. Variety‘Resident Evil’ Video Game References: All the Zombies, Weapons and Easter Eggs in Zach Cregger’s Reboot
    7. The Hollywood Reporter‘Resident Evil’ Racing Toward Healthy Box Office Haul for Zach Cregger’s Reboot
    8. Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsThe new Resident Evil movie captures the survival horror magic of the games
    9. The A.V. ClubZach Cregger isn't afraid of video game fan backlash because he's an adult
    10. Deadline‘Resident Evil’ Scaring Up $50M+ U.S. Franchise Record Opening – Update
    11. Deadline‘Resident Evil’s Austin Abrams Recalls “Harrowing” Stunt Shoot For Zach Cregger’s Video Game Adaptation: “You Don’t Wanna F*ck Up”
    12. The Hollywood Reporter‘Resident Evil’ Feasting at Box Office as Zach Cregger’s Reboot Races Toward $55M Opening
    13. Variety‘Resident Evil’ Star Austin Abrams on His ‘Tragic’ Transformation, ‘Not Trying to Look Cool’ While Screaming and the One He Scene Wasn’t Allowed to Shoot
    14. VarietyBox Office: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Scares Up $26 Million on Opening Day
    15. VarietyBox Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Records With $60 Million Opening Weekend
    16. Deadline‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Opening Records & Even Some Cumes With $108.3M WW; Also Zach Cregger’s Highest – Global Box Office
    17. IndieWireZach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Grossed More in Its Opening Weekend Than the First Film Made in Its Entire Run
    18. The A.V. ClubResident Evil breaks box office records for the franchise, Zach Cregger
    19. The A.V. ClubResident Evil leaves the door open for more traditional, game-centric sequels
    20. The Hollywood Reporter‘Resident Evil’ Star Austin Abrams Breaks Down the “Risky and Gutsy” Ending
    21. Variety‘Resident Evil’ Reboots at No. 1 as ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Bounds to No. 3 at U.K., Ireland Box Office
    22. Ars TechnicaReview: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet

Sources

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  1. Review: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet Ars Technica ·
  2. ‘Resident Evil’ Reboots at No. 1 as ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Bounds to No. 3 at U.K., Ireland Box Office Variety ·
  3. ‘Resident Evil’ Star Austin Abrams Breaks Down the “Risky and Gutsy” Ending The Hollywood Reporter ·
  4. Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Records With $60 Million Opening Weekend Variety ·
  5. Box Office: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Scares Up $26 Million on Opening Day Variety ·
  6. ‘Resident Evil’ Star Austin Abrams on His ‘Tragic’ Transformation, ‘Not Trying to Look Cool’ While Screaming and the One He Scene Wasn’t Allowed to Shoot Variety ·
Show 26 more sources
  1. ‘Resident Evil’ Feasting at Box Office as Zach Cregger’s Reboot Races Toward $55M Opening The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. ‘Resident Evil’ Racing Toward Healthy Box Office Haul for Zach Cregger’s Reboot The Hollywood Reporter ·
  3. ‘Resident Evil’ Video Game References: All the Zombies, Weapons and Easter Eggs in Zach Cregger’s Reboot Variety ·
  4. Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Targets Franchise-Best $45 Million Debut Variety ·
  5. Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second The Verge ·
  6. Zach Cregger on Revamping ‘Resident Evil’ and Why He Doubts He’ll Ever Return to Comedy The Hollywood Reporter ·
  7. Resident Evil is a video game movie with the propulsive thrill of . . . a video game News Feed ·
  8. ‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger’s Reboot Is Funky Monster Fun: a One-Man-Against-the-Squish-Zombies Lark That Never Gets Bogged Down in Video-Game Sludge Variety ·
  9. ‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger Gives a Fatigued Franchise an Exhilarating Shot in the Arm The Hollywood Reporter ·
  10. Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’: First Reactions From the Premiere The Hollywood Reporter ·
  11. ‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions: Zach Cregger’s Zombie Horror Is ‘Gloriously Gory’ and One of ‘The Best Video Game Adaptations’ Ever Variety ·
  12. Resident Evil leaves the door open for more traditional, game-centric sequels The A.V. Club
  13. Resident Evil breaks box office records for the franchise, Zach Cregger The A.V. Club
  14. Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Grossed More in Its Opening Weekend Than the First Film Made in Its Entire Run IndieWire
  15. ‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Opening Records & Even Some Cumes With $108.3M WW; Also Zach Cregger’s Highest – Global Box Office Deadline
  16. ‘Resident Evil’s Austin Abrams Recalls “Harrowing” Stunt Shoot For Zach Cregger’s Video Game Adaptation: “You Don’t Wanna F*ck Up” Deadline
  17. ‘Resident Evil’ Scaring Up $50M+ U.S. Franchise Record Opening – Update Deadline
  18. Zach Cregger isn't afraid of video game fan backlash because he's an adult The A.V. Club
  19. The new Resident Evil movie captures the survival horror magic of the games Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
  20. ‘Resident Evil’ review: Zach Cregger injects new life into blood-spattered zombie franchise NME
  21. ‘Resident Evil’ is the highest-rated video game movie of all time NME
  22. ‘Resident Evil’ To Scorch The Earth With $80M Global Debut – Box Office Preview Deadline
  23. Resident Evil just won't stay down The A.V. Club
  24. Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Is So Fucking Scary and So Fucking Fun: Review Consequence
  25. ‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger’s Relentless Adaptation Is the Future of Video Game Movies, Even When Too Goofy for Its Own Good IndieWire
  26. ‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger Brings Style, Humor, And A Game Austin Abrams To Make Smart Original Reboot Of Horror Franchise Deadline

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