Zach Cregger’s streak of horror hits shows no signs of slowing down. According to a new report from Deadline, the director’s Resident Evil movie is on track to become the biggest box office success of his career, surpassing his previous record-holder, Weapons, within days.
Resident Evil Closes In on a Personal Record
As of now, the Resident Evil movie has earned an impressive $247.6 million worldwide, putting it just shy of Weapons, which finished its theatrical run with approximately $270 million globally. Industry analysts expect the video game adaptation to blow past that figure by the end of this week — and possibly even sooner.
For Cregger, this milestone cements one of the most remarkable rises in modern horror filmmaking. In just a few short years, the director has gone from cult-favorite indie territory to helming one of the most recognizable entertainment properties on the planet, based on Capcom’s legendary survival horror franchise.
China Debut Fuels the Final Push
A Late International Release Supercharges Momentum
What’s giving Resident Evil the extra boost it needs to claim the top spot? The film finally debuted in China in early October, and the international rollout has added significant fuel to its already healthy box office total. Major theatrical markets like China can dramatically extend a film’s earning potential, and in this case, the timing couldn’t be better for Cregger’s record chase.
A Franchise With Proven Box Office DNA
Of course, Resident Evil is no stranger to commercial success on the big screen. The franchise previously spawned one of the most profitable video game movie series ever made, proving that audiences around the world have a lasting appetite for the world of zombies, bioterrorism, and sinister corporations. Pairing that built-in brand recognition with Cregger’s critically respected horror sensibilities appears to have been a winning formula.
Zach Cregger’s Meteoric Rise in Horror
Cregger first turned heads with his breakout sleeper hit Barbarian, which became a word-of-mouth sensation and established him as one of horror’s most exciting new voices. He followed that success with Weapons, the ensemble horror thriller that became his highest-grossing film — until now.
With Resident Evil about to claim that crown, Cregger has now delivered three consecutive commercial wins in a genre that studios once considered risky. His trajectory suggests that horror, particularly horror built on established intellectual property, remains one of the most reliable draws in post-pandemic theatrical exhibition.
What This Means for the Resident Evil Brand
A box office victory of this scale is great news for Capcom and Resident Evil fans everywhere. Strong theatrical performance typically translates into renewed momentum across the entire franchise, from game sales to merchandise and potential sequels. If you’ve been inspired to revisit (or finally dive into) the games that started it all, TURGAME.com offers Resident Evil game codes along with Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox gift cards at competitive prices — making it easy to experience the survival horror classics that started it all.
Whether or not Cregger returns to the director’s chair for another installment, one thing is clear: Resident Evil has officially become the defining commercial triumph of his career, and the horror genre continues to be one of Hollywood’s most dependable performers.
Source: GameSpot