The latest Resident Evil has achieved major success on streaming following its theatrical run. The film stars Austin Abrams as Bryan and Paul Walter Hauser as Paul. Its rising popularity has fans eager to see what might come next for the horror franchise.
Zach Cregger’s reboot has climbed to the top of Fandango’s premium video-on-demand chart, beating several major releases in the process. The November 2-8 rankings put Resident Evil at No. 1, followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Verity. The latest list also brought some unexpected titles into the top 10, including Primetime, Forgotten Island and Sense and Sensibility.
The rankings featured a mix of thrillers, family films, and dramas alongside major franchise releases. However, neither the chart position nor the fan reaction confirms that a Resident Evil sequel has been announced.
The latest rankings brought more surprises beyond the top three
Fandango’s weekly chart ranks movies by revenue on its premium video-on-demand service. After leading the list, Resident Evil was followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at No. 2 and Verity at No. 3. Primetime landed fourth. At the same time, Forgotten Island and Sense and Sensibility took fifth and sixth place, respectively. The remaining spots went to Runner at No. 7, Practical Magic 2 at No. 8, By Any Means at No. 9, and The Dog Stars at No. 10.
Cregger’s Resident Evil has also enjoyed a strong run across other platforms. The film reportedly reached No. 1 on the Apple TV Store in the United States shortly after its digital release on November 3. It also ranked among the most-watched titles in several countries, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day maintained a stronger position on the global chart.
Zach Cregger, who previously directed Barbarian and Weapons, drew inspiration from the games he spent thousands of hours playing. Resident Evil holds a 96% Tomatometer and a 90% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. According to The Numbers, the movie adaptation of the popular game franchise made approximately $409 million worldwide on a $75 million budget.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
