Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot has been a box office juggernaut since its September debut, but its theatrical reign is winding down. The film, which has earned rave reviews and a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, is now playing in 1,943 theaters—a drop of about 1,700 locations from its opening weekend count of 3,684. As it enters its seventh week, the movie is on the verge of a major global milestone, though the shrinking theater count could make that final push a challenge.
The film has grossed $385 million worldwide against a reported budget of $75 million, making it Cregger's most successful project to date. It has outperformed his previous hits, including Barbarian (2022), which earned nearly $50 million globally on a sub-$5 million budget, and Weapons (2025), which won an Oscar and grossed around $270 million. Both films were critically acclaimed, with Barbarian holding a 92% and Weapons a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Cregger's Resident Evil has been praised for its tight pacing, scares, and Austin Abrams' comedic timing. The Rotten Tomatoes consensus calls it "a propulsive tribute to the pleasure and terror of playing a truly spooky video game." Abrams, who also stars in the survival thriller Whalefall, has become a key draw for horror audiences.
The film's success is part of a broader trend of horror dominating the box office, with other titles like Anne Hathaway's Verity also seeing theater reductions while finding new life on streaming. For fans of the genre, Cregger's work continues to stand out, and his Resident Evil is a must-watch for those who enjoy horror films that push boundaries.
As the film's theatrical run winds down, it remains to be seen if it can cross the $400 million mark. With fewer screens, the pace of its earnings will slow, but its strong word-of-mouth and critical acclaim could still drive audiences to catch it before it leaves theaters. For now, Cregger's Resident Evil stands as one of the year's best-reviewed wide releases and a testament to the enduring appeal of survival horror.
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