Resident Evil Hits $320M Global Total; Other Mommy Defies Reviews for $45M Debut

Key points

• Resident Evil earned $62.7M worldwide, with China contributing $40.6M, its best horror opening in two years.
• The film’s $320.2M total surpasses Cregger’s previous record, Weapons, which earned $270M.
• Other Mommy opened to $45.1M globally despite a D+ CinemaScore and negative critical reception.
• The Social Reckoning opened to $9M worldwide, underperforming expectations and facing criticism for outdated themes.
• Tom Cruise’s Digger continues to struggle, losing $150M against a $160M+ budget.

Background

Resident Evil previously shattered franchise records with a $108.3M global debut in September 2026, outperforming the entire theatrical run of the 2002 original. The film’s success was attributed to its faithful adaptation of the video game and strong critical reception, despite fan criticism over its nihilistic ending and lack of legacy characters.

Why it matters

The performance of Resident Evil and Other Mommy highlights the enduring strength of horror and genre films in the global market, even when critical reception is mixed. Conversely, the failure of The Social Reckoning suggests a shift in audience interest away from political drama toward more immediate, high-concept entertainment.

What to watch

Resident Evil is expected to continue its run in international markets, while Other Mommy’s strong opening may lead to a wider release. The Social Reckoning’s poor performance may impact future projects by Aaron Sorkin, and Tom Cruise’s Digger is likely to be written off as a financial loss.