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2026’s Most Terrifying Video Game Movie Officially Becomes a Streaming Smash Hit
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has become a streaming hit in the US as its theatrical run fades, ranking second among films on Amazon’s charts. Its strong home viewing adds to a successful release, contrasting with the weaker performance of another recent video game adaptation, Street Fighter.
In seven weeks, Resident Evil has earned $400 million worldwide against a $75 million production budget and holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. It has moved ahead of titles including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Obsession and Practical Magic 2; only Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, ranks above it.
In short
- Resident Evil is second on Amazon’s US movie charts.
- The film has earned $400 million worldwide.
- Verity is the only film ahead of it.
Explained simply
Resident Evil began as a series of horror video games made by Japan’s Capcom, in which people face outbreaks of infection and dangerous creatures. The games have inspired films before, and Zach Cregger’s reboot is a new take on that material.
Video game adaptations bring familiar characters and worlds to cinema, but their commercial results vary. Comparing Resident Evil with Street Fighter reflects that uneven record; the two franchises have different stories and audiences. The film’s box-office and streaming performance matter to studios assessing how game-based stories can reach viewers in cinemas and at home.
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