From Collider · Rohan Naahar · · 2m
Resident Evil Removed From 900 Theaters
Resident Evil's theater run drops 380 screens after grossing $5m in fifth weekend.
In brief
Resident Evil's theater run drops 380 screens after grossing $5m in fifth weekend. Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, dropped 380 theaters after grossing $5 million in its fifth weekend. Originally reported by Collider.
Resident Evil Reboot Opens
The Resident Evil reboot opened to near-unanimous praise in September after a record-breaking month at the box office.
Theater Performance
The film grossed around $5 million domestically in its fifth weekend despite losing 380 additional theaters.
Director Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger directed the film, which outgrossed his previous hit Weapons that won an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Box Office Success
Resident Evil became the highest-grossing installment of the series with $314 million global haul, surpassing Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The film holds a 'Certified Fresh' 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated video game adaptation of all time.
Theater Count
The film opened in 3,684 theaters nationwide and is now playing in 2,705 theaters.
Box Office Milestones
Resident Evil has generated nearly $150 million domestically and more than $360 million worldwide so far.
Theater Drop
The film has lost 380 additional theaters since its opening, indicating strong box office performance.
Ranking in 2026
Resident Evil is currently the 13th-highest-grossing movie of 2026 worldwide, ahead of two major Disney bombs.
Theater Run
The film is expected to pass several box office benchmarks before finding a new life on home video.
Theater Release
Resident Evil is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, with a runtime of 90 minutes.
Director Details
Zach Cregger directed the film, which was written by Shay Hatten and produced by Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Miri Yoon, Robert Kulzer, Roy Lee, Zach Cregger, and David Minkowski.
Cast
The film stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, Paul Walter Hauser as Carl.
Franchise
Resident Evil is part of the long-running survival horror franchise that began 24 years ago.
Theater Drop Impact
The film's theater run has dropped 380 screens after grossing $5 million in its fifth weekend, indicating strong box office performance.
The key point
Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, dropped 380 theaters after grossing $5 million in its fifth weekend.
