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A Return Trip to Raccoon City Pays Off Bigger Than Any Before It
About six weeks into its run, Sony’s fresh take on the Capcom survival-horror series has officially outgrossed every movie that came before it. The reboot’s global total now sits at an even $400 million, and Variety crunched the latest numbers on Sunday as the Halloween frame wrapped up.
Domestic theaters account for roughly $157.4 million of that haul, with international markets adding about $242.6 million. China led the overseas charge at more than $71 million, followed by the United Kingdom and Mexico. That puts the film well past the previous franchise high of $312 million set by 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, the last of the six Milla Jovovich films.
It is also a new career best for Cregger, whose previous features Barbarian and Weapons topped out at $46 million and $270 million worldwide, respectively. His version follows a medical courier, played by Weapons alum Austin Abrams, fighting his way through Raccoon City as a viral outbreak turns the population into monsters. Strong reviews and solid audience scores kept it in theaters through October after a franchise-record $60 million domestic opening in September.
The milestone is a sharp turnaround for the property. Sony’s previous attempt at a fresh start, 2021’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, managed only $42 million globally. This time the studio spent a reported $75 million, meaning the reboot should land comfortably in the black.
Director: Zach Cregger
Star: Austin Abrams
Studio: Sony Pictures
Based On: Capcom’s Resident Evil video game series
Budget: Reported at $75 million
Worldwide Gross: $400 million ($157.4 million domestic, $242.6 million international)
Digital Release: November 3, 2026
Source: Reporting and confirmation via Variety.
