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Austin Abrams on surviving Whalefall and Resident Evil
The actor says both films were grueling, but Whalefall’s practical whale set was the real test of endurance.
4 days ago2 min read
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Austin Abrams's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Austin Noah Abrams (born September 2, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Ron Anderson in the fifth and sixth seasons of the horror television series The Walking Dead(2015–2016), as well as for playing high school teenagers in the drama series Euphoria (2019–2022) and the romantic comedy series…
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Whalefall Director Reveals How He Crushed Austin Abrams Inside Whale Set
Whalefall director Brian Duffield describes building a cramped, water-filled whale stomach set where crew members physically crushed Austin Abrams while he breathed from a real oxygen tank.
4 days ago2 min
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Josh Brolin Admits He Had Doubts About Whalefall's Whale Premise
Josh Brolin says he initially doubted Whalefall's bold setup, a thriller spent largely inside a sperm whale, but now calls the finished film unexpectedly moving ahead of its October 16 release.
6 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Resident Evil 2026 Becomes Franchise's Highest-Grossing Film
The 2026 Resident Evil film has crossed $323 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing movie in the franchise's history. It outperformed even Milla Jovovich's final chapter and is on track to hit $400 million.
6 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Brian Duffield's Whalefall Set for Summer Release
Duffield co-adapted the film with author Daniel Kraus, who praised their collaboration. 'It was such a wonderful process. I joke that he’s my work husband now,' Duffield said. The film, set for release next summer, has already drawn comparisons to Annihilation and The Thing — but Duffield insists it’s something quieter, deeper. 'It’s not a fun movie. It’s not supposed to be.'
6 days ago2 min
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Whalefall Review Traps Austin Abrams Inside A Whale's Belly
Variety's review of Whalefall, the Daniel Kraus adaptation starring Austin Abrams as a diver trapped inside a sperm whale, calls the thriller preposterous rather than terrifying.
6 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Resident Evil Crosses $300M Worldwide, Becomes Franchise’s Biggest Hit
Resident Evil crosses $300M globally, becoming the highest-grossing film in the series and Zach Cregger’s biggest hit yet. The reboot, starring Austin Abrams, earns $8.6M in North America and $54.3M internationally in its fourth weekend.
13 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Whalefall: Brolin Sobbed Reading the Script, Now the Whale Comes to India
Josh Brolin didn’t just cry when he read the script for Whalefall—he sobbed. Not because it was a thriller, not because it was a survival story, but because it hit something deeper.
12 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Smashes Franchise Box Office Record
The 2026 reboot, written and directed by Zach Cregger, has grossed $320.2 million globally, surpassing all previous live-action installments and becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise’s history.
11 Oct 20261 min
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Does horror keep working in India? The coverage mostly shows Hollywood doing the work
CutMirchi's recent reporting says little about homegrown Indian horror hits, but it does show Hollywood horror imports performing well on Indian screens.
11 Oct 20268 min
Breaking Hype
Austin Abrams Walked Mumbai Streets in Scuba Gear to Play a Man Swallowed by a Whale
Austin Abrams walked his neighbourhood in full scuba gear to prepare for Whalefall. The film, based on Daniel Kraus’s novel, releases October 16.
10 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Zach Cregger Resident Evil Beats Terminator: Dark Fate Box Office
The horror reboot is tracking to earn over $300 million worldwide, edging past Terminator: Dark Fate’s $261.1 million haul despite lacking star power.
10 Oct 20261 min
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Nears $250 Million Worldwide
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is closing in on $250 million worldwide after a strong China debut, but it still needs $21 million more to beat Weapons as his highest grosser.
8 Oct 20262 min
Press Circuit
Whalefall Early Reviews Praise Austin Abrams' Whale-Trapped Survival Thriller
First reactions to Whalefall, starring Austin Abrams as a diver swallowed by a sperm whale, call the Brian Duffield film claustrophobic, emotional and a career moment for its lead ahead of its October 16 India theatrical release.
7 Oct 20262 min
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Whalefall Reviews Split Critics But Everyone Loves Austin Abrams
First reactions to Whalefall are in, and critics are divided on whether the survival thriller sticks the landing, though Austin Abrams' performance as a man trapped inside a whale is winning near-universal praise.
7 Oct 20262 min
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Still Has No Streaming Date
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot, starring Austin Abrams, hit theatres September 18 and remains there only. Sony has announced no streaming date, and trackers show no offer as of October 2.
2 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Horror Season Was Never Coming — It’s Already Here
Three books. Three films. No prior adaptation plans. Just fear, well-written, and now on screen.
2 Oct 20263 min
Box Office
Resident Evil Posts Best-Ever Second Wednesday For The Franchise
Resident Evil has held the No. 1 spot in North America for five straight days, setting a franchise record on its second Wednesday and clearing its reported break-even mark with a $204.6 million worldwide total.
2 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Resident Evil Reboot Climbs Into Franchise’s Top Five Worldwide
The latest Resident Evil entry, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, has surged past $199 million worldwide, entering the series’ top‑five earners and positioning itself for a possible top‑three finish by the end of its theatrical window.
30 Sept 20262 min
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Austin Abrams Says He Gets Resident Evil Fan Anger
Austin Abrams, who leads Zach Cregger's original take on Resident Evil, says he sympathises with fans upset the film ditches established game characters, even as the movie closes in on $200 million worldwide.
30 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Austin Abrams' Whalefall Targets Modest October Opening
Whalefall, starring Austin Abrams alongside Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue, opens on October 16. Early estimates peg its first‑weekend takings at $10‑15 million, a far cry from Resident Evil’s $60 million record but ahead of many October releases.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Resident Evil: Apocalypse Returns to AMC+ Amid New Film Surge
Following the record‑breaking opening of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot, the older 2004 installment, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, has quietly climbed AMC+ charts, now listed among the service’s most‑watched movies in the United States.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Resident Evil Nears $100 Million Mark in North America
The September‑18 release of Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, is poised to become the first film in the series to top $100 million in North America and could soon cross $200 million worldwide, according to box‑office trackers.
27 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Resident Evil 2026 Inches Closer to Franchise’s Global Top Five
One week after its September 18 debut, Resident Evil 2026 has earned $126.5 million globally, topping the U.S. box office and edging toward a coveted top‑five franchise spot, according to Koimoi’s box‑office report.
26 Sept 20262 min
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Austin Abrams Reveals He Was Stunned By Resident Evil's Ending
Austin Abrams says he was shocked reading the script for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, in which his character Bryan is infected and transforms by the film's final act. Spoilers ahead.
22 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Resident Evil Reboot Opens Strong In India And US Previews
Resident Evil's 2026 reboot opened to Rs 3.75 crore gross in India on day one, while its North American Thursday previews of $8.8 million rank as the sixth-highest for any horror film, per Pinkvilla and Koimoi.
20 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Resident Evil Reboot Sets Franchise Record with $55 Million Opening
Sony’s new Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, earned $26.3 million Friday and is set for a $55 million weekend – the biggest opening ever.
19 Sept 20262 min
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Resident Evil Reboot Opens To Franchise-Best $55 Million
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot pulled in $26.3 million on Friday and is tracking toward a $53-55 million opening weekend, the biggest launch in the franchise's 24-year history, per The Hollywood Reporter.
19 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Doubles Franchise Opening Record
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot is set to more than double the franchise's previous opening-weekend record, arriving with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and a $75 million budget, capping a huge year for horror at the box office.
19 Sept 20262 min
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Bets On Dread Over Franchise Reverence
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil swaps video game heroics for a panicked courier stumbling through Umbrella Corporation's mess. Reviewers rate it 2.5 stars, praising Austin Abrams and the creature design while flagging a thin, episodic story.
17 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Resident Evil Reboot Eyes Franchise-Best Opening In North America
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot is tracking for a domestic opening between $40 million and $60 million, which would beat Resident Evil: Afterlife's 16-year-old franchise record before the film even reaches India.
17 Sept 20262 min
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Draws Rave Early Reactions
First reactions to Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot are calling it one of the best video game adaptations ever made, praising Austin Abrams and the film's blend of gore, tension and humour before its September 18 theatrical release.
16 Sept 20262 min
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Needs Zero Homework From Fans
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot drops viewers into a single snowy night with no game knowledge required, starring a transformed Austin Abrams and stunts built from real crane rigs, not just VFX.
14 Sept 20262 min
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Whalefall Team Built A Working Animatronic Whale For Austin Abrams
Ahead of its October 16 release, Whalefall's new trailer confirms the survival thriller used a practical animatronic whale mouth rather than digital effects, with star Austin Abrams performing most of the underwater stunts himself.
11 Sept 20262 min
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Whalefall's Third Trailer Puts Austin Abrams Inside A Sperm Whale
20th Century Studios released the third trailer for Whalefall, the Austin Abrams survival thriller about a diver swallowed by a sperm whale while searching for his late father's remains off the California coast.
10 Sept 20262 min