A $540 Million Horror Hit Officially Conquers Streaming Ahead of Sequel, With Brad Pitt’s World War Z Among Paramount+’s Top 10
World War Z finds streaming viewers
World War Z, starring Brad Pitt, ranks among the ten most-watched movies on Paramount+ worldwide at the time of writing. The film also features James Badge Dale, Mireille Enos and Daniella Kertesz.
Its global box office haul exceeded $540 million. That made it Pitt’s biggest-grossing film at the time, a distinction that lasted until last year, and it remains the highest-grossing zombie movie ever.
Resident Evil draws audiences
The Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, has earned $362 million in global revenue against a reported production budget of $75 million. The article says that total is almost $100 million more than Weapons. The film had recently been removed from 900 theaters, signaling the start of its decline on the big screen. Collider’s Carly Lane praised the movie, saying, “when Resident Evil works, it really works.”
A continuing zombie legacy
World War Z faced mixed reviews when it first debuted, but its box office record and current streaming position show its lasting reach. Its popularity offers viewers a chance to revisit a major zombie film after missing the Resident Evil reboot in theaters.
The article also notes Cregger’s earlier success with Weapons, which won an Academy Award in 2025. It describes Resident Evil as his latest movie and a reboot of the popular video game.
Key points
- World War Z is among Paramount+’s ten most-watched films worldwide at the time of writing.
- The film earned more than $540 million globally and remains the highest-grossing zombie movie ever.
- Resident Evil has generated $362 million in global revenue against a reported $75 million budget.
- The Resident Evil reboot had recently been removed from 900 theaters.