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Resident Evil reboot reaches $400 million worldwide
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has reached $400 million worldwide in ticket sales.
The film stars Austin Abrams and is based on Capcom’s video game series.
It follows a medical courier caught in a viral outbreak of monsters in Raccoon City.
Its $400 million total makes it the franchise’s highest-grossing film, passing 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, which made $312 million.
The movie has earned $157.4 million in North America and $242.6 million overseas.
Its box office success is a turnaround for the series, after the previous film revival, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, made $42 million worldwide.
Sony made this film for $75 million, and the reported ticket sales mean it is set to make a profit.
The film is expected to keep adding to its total, with one estimate projecting a final global haul of $415 million to $425 million.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has reached $400 million in worldwide ticket sales.
The film earned about $157.4 million in North America and $242.6 million overseas.
It is now the highest-grossing installment in the Resident Evil franchise, surpassing 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, which earned $312 million worldwide.
The film opened in September to $60 million domestically and $108 million worldwide.
Variety reported that Sony produced the film for $75 million; Koimoi noted that its box-office figures are estimates and have not been independently verified.
- Who
- The Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams.
- What
- It reached $400 million in worldwide ticket sales.
- When
- It reached the milestone by November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Worldwide, including $157.4 million in North America and $242.6 million overseas.
- Why
- Not stated. Variety says strong reviews and positive audience scores helped the film remain a draw through October.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The film opened with $60 million in North America and $108 million worldwide, according to Variety.
Variety reported that the film remained a draw during the month, which is a prime time for horror films.
The film was reported to have reached $400 million worldwide.
- Worldwide box office
- $400 million
- North American box office
- $157.4 million
- Overseas box office
- $242.6 million
- Production budget
- $75 million
- Previous franchise record
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter — $312 million worldwide