Hollywood Horror Reboot Outperforms Domestic Releases With Bumper Opening

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-21 14:52:00

Hollywood’s latest survival-horror reboot, Resident Evil, has taken the Indian theatrical market by storm, emerging as the top viewing pick for moviegoers over its blockbuster opening weekend. Arriving in cinemas alongside competitive domestic titles across Bollywood and regional sectors—including Daayera and Vibe—the Austin Abrams-starrer horror thriller captured tremendous audience footfall across metropolitan multiplexes and single-screen venues alike. The legacy franchise, which originally made its cinematic debut in 2002, proved once again that Indian cinephiles have an enormous appetite for intense, high-concept zombie thrillers and franchise cinema, propelling the new reboot into a position of absolute commercial dominance during its inaugural theatrical run.

Crushing Domestic Competition: Box Office Numbers for Sunday and Full Weekend Totals

According to box office tracking figures compiled by SacNilk, Resident Evil recorded an outstanding Sunday surge in India, raking in Rs 3.55 crore (approximately $3.5 million) in a single day and handily outperforming local theatrical competitors. In direct Sunday box office face-offs, Resident Evil claimed the top spot with Rs 3.55 crore, outpacing Vibe at Rs 3 crore and Daayera (Range) at Rs 1.75 crore. This remarkable weekend acceleration elevates the film's total cumulative Indian box office earnings to Rs 9.5 crore (Rs 95 million) since its Friday opening, establishing a formidable lead over rival releases and cementing its status as an undisputed box office winner among Indian genre fans.

Global Box Office Triumph: North American Numbers Push Total Past $108 Million

The movie's financial success is mirrored across major international territories, where the reboot is enjoying widespread critical and commercial acclaim. In the North American domestic market alone, Resident Evil has already amassed an impressive $60 million gross. Supported by packed theaters across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific territories, the survival-horror spectacle has swiftly crossed a staggering $108 million at the worldwide box office, demonstrating the enduring global appeal of the apocalyptic franchise and setting a high benchmark for fall Hollywood theatrical releases.

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