# Cregger’s Resident Evil film opens to $168m worldwide

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sonys-acclaimed-resident-evil-movie-breaks-box-office-records/
- Published: 2026-09-21T15:41:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-21T22:15:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Push Square
- Original article: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/sonys-acclaimed-resident-evil-movie-breaks-box-office-records
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film, Gaming, Horror

## Key points

- Resident Evil opened far above expectations.
- It has grossed $168.3 million worldwide.
- Strong returns should make the film profitable.

## Summary

Sony’s new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, has far exceeded box-office expectations, strengthening a successful quarter for Sony Pictures after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record performance. Its result highlights the continuing commercial appeal of the Resident Evil franchise and marks Cregger’s biggest opening, while reviews have praised its combination of horror and humour.

The film earned $60 million domestically, more than double Resident Evil: Afterlife’s $26 million opening in 2010, and took a further $108.3 million internationally. With a reported budget of $75 million, its $168.3 million global total puts it on course to become profitable even after marketing costs, although audience reactions have been mixed on the ending.

## Coverage

- [Push Square: Cregger’s Resident Evil film opens to $168m worldwide](https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/sonys-acclaimed-resident-evil-movie-breaks-box-office-records)
- [GameSpot: Resident Evil Movie Beats Box Office Expectations With $108 Million Opening](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-movie-beats-box-office-expectations-with-108-million-opening/)
- [GamesRadar+: Resident Evil broke franchise box office records with highest opening weekend - and earned more than the first movie in its entire run](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/horror-movies/resident-evil-broke-franchise-box-office-records-with-highest-opening-weekend-and-earned-more-than-the-first-movie-in-its-entire-run/)

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