Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has surpassed $400 million globally, with $157.4 million from North America and $242.6 million overseas, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise to date.

The film opened with a best-ever domestic debut for the series and has shown strong staying power, boosting its total as international markets like China and Japan opened later and contributed to the rise.

Overall, the film’s global total tops the previous franchise record held by Resident Evil: The Final Chapter at $312 million.

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Critics give the film a strong reception, reflected in a 97% approval rating on Tomatazos despite some fan backlash.

China and Japan were key late-opening markets that helped push the international total higher.

Cregger acknowledged underestimating fan interest in a Leon Kennedy storyline but said his passion for Resident Evil would resonate with audiences.

Production budget was $75 million, and Sony is expected to profit after a period of mixed results following earlier hits and underperformers.

The film demonstrated strong staying power, remaining near the top of charts for weeks and continuing to grow the total even with new competition.

Given the $400 million milestone, Sony is considering a sequel, though initial plans did not include one.

The movie is positioned as an original story within the Resident Evil universe, sparking controversy for omitting several iconic video game characters.

Box office momentum includes a domestic debut around $60 million and a global debut near $108 million, with continued strength through October.