Sam Raimi’s New R-Rated Horror Nightmare Officially Hits No. 1 on Streaming
Evil Dead Burn, produced by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, has become HBO Max’s number one film worldwide during the Halloween season. Its streaming success comes despite mixed reactions to the film, which was praised for its scares and practical effects but criticised for some CGI and its tone.
The film has earned more than $70 million worldwide against a reported $20 million budget. It is also in Netflix’s top 10 in some markets. Filming has finished on the next instalment, Evil Dead Wrath, a prequel set in the early 1970s and scheduled for release on 7 April 2028.
- Evil Dead Burn tops HBO Max’s global film rankings.
- It has grossed over $70 million on a reported $20 million budget.
- Prequel Evil Dead Wrath is due in April 2028.