2026’s Most Savage Horror Sleeper Hit Is Officially Unleashed on Streaming
Evil Dead Burn, the sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise, is now streaming on HBO Max in the US and has become one of the platform’s most-watched films there. Its streaming performance follows a successful cinema run, extending the reach of director Sébastien Vaniček’s return to the horror franchise.
Souheila Yacoub plays Alice, a grieving widow who visits her late husband’s family after his funeral, with events quickly turning frightening. The film earned $72 million worldwide against a reported $20 million budget, opened fourth at the US box office and remained in cinemas for more than six weeks; Bruce Campbell also makes a brief cameo.
- Evil Dead Burn is among HBO Max’s most-watched films in the US.
- The sixth Evil Dead film follows a successful cinema run.
- It earned $72 million worldwide on a reported $20 million budget.
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The Evil Dead is a long-running horror film franchise that began in 1981, known for blending supernatural horror with action and dark humour. The series has built a devoted following over four decades, with Bruce Campbell becoming iconic as protagonist Ash Williams across multiple instalments.
Evil Dead Burn is the sixth film in the series, directed by Sébastien Vaniček and starring Souheila Yacoub as Alice, a widow who visits her late husband's family after his funeral. The visit becomes increasingly frightening as supernatural events unfold, with Campbell also making a brief appearance.
The film earned $72 million worldwide against a reported $20 million budget and remained in cinemas for more than six weeks. Having first found success with cinema audiences, the film has now become popular on streaming platforms as well.