Box Office: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Scares Up $26 Million on Opening Day

What happened

Key facts

• “Resident Evil” earned $26.
• Reported by Variety and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:06:01 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

• Confirmed release or premiere dates
• Opening figures and audience reception
• Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

1. 14:55 UTC · Deadline

   ‘Resident Evil’ Reviving Fall With $53M-$60M U.S. Opening: Best Ever For Zach Cregger & Franchise – Box Office Update

2. 15:00 UTC · Deadline

   ‘Resident Evil’s Austin Abrams Recalls “Harrowing” Stunt Shoot For Zach Cregger’s Video Game Adaptation: “You Don’t Wanna F*ck Up”

3. 15:22 UTC · Hollywood Reporter

   ‘Resident Evil’ Feasting at Box Office as Zach Cregger’s Reboot Races Toward $55M Opening

4. 15:30 UTC · Variety

   ‘Resident Evil’ Star Austin Abrams on His ‘Tragic’ Transformation, ‘Not Trying to Look Cool’ While Screaming and the One Scene He Wasn’t Allowed to Shoot

5. 16:06 UTC · Variety

   Box Office: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Scares Up $26 Million on Opening Day

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