The Zach Cregger‑directed horror sequel has amassed $103.2 million domestically, ranking second overall, while eyeing a $150‑160 million North American haul and $196.2 million worldwide.
Resident Evil has finally pushed past the $100‑million barrier in the United States and Canada, reaching a domestic total of $103.2 million. That makes it the inaugural entry in the long‑running video‑game franchise to breach the three‑figure mark on the North American side.
The film opened with a franchise‑record $60.1 million in its first three days, a figure that dwarfed the opening of any previous Resident Evil outing. By the end of its second weekend, it added another $23 million, a respectable haul but one that came with a steep 62 percent slide from the debut week.
Even with that dip, the horror sequel held steady at the No. 2 spot in the domestic box‑office rankings, outpacing a slew of fresh releases that hit theatres the same weekend. Positive buzz from audiences and critics alike has helped the movie maintain a solid hold, with word‑of‑mouth praising its fresh take on the zombie‑laden world.
Internationally, the picture has gathered $93 million, pushing its worldwide gross to $196.2 million. Trade trackers are now penciling in a final North American total somewhere between $150 million and $160 million, a tidy sum that would cement the film as the most lucrative Resident Evil entry to date.
The achievement comes at a time when horror is enjoying a strong year at the box office. Several genre titles have posted impressive numbers, and Resident Evil’s success adds further weight to the trend. Industry watchers note that the film’s blend of practical scares and slick CGI, paired with Cregger’s direction, has resonated with both die‑hard fans and newcomers.
Looking ahead, the movie still has a few weeks of theatrical run left before it bows out for streaming. If the current trajectory holds, it could comfortably clear the $150 million mark domestically, a milestone that would place it alongside the biggest horror earners of the decade.
For now, the franchise can celebrate a historic moment: a video‑game adaptation that finally proved its staying power in the biggest market. The next chapter will likely see studios eyeing bigger budgets and more ambitious marketing pushes, hoping to replicate this rare North American breakthrough.
Fans can expect the film to stay on screens through early November, with the possibility of a limited‑time re‑release if demand spikes. Until then, the $100‑million club has a new member, and the horror world will be watching how far the momentum can carry the Resident Evil brand.
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