Resident Evil Movie Becomes 2026’s Most Terrifying Video Game Smash, Officially Climbing Amazon’s Streaming Charts
Different fortunes for adaptations
Recent video game adaptations have had sharply different results in theaters. Kitao Sakurai’s live-action Street Fighter, led by Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji, received poor reviews and a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Collider’s Aidan Kelley criticized the film for its exposition and character drama. Though Street Fighter opened at the top of the box office, negative word of mouth and competition pushed it down the charts.
The film has taken in $93 million against a reported $82 million budget, and it is continuing to leave theaters. Its performance has fallen short of expectations.
Resident Evil draws audiences
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has remained popular during its seven weeks in theaters. It has earned $400 million globally, compared with a production budget of $75 million. The film also received strong reviews, earning 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Collider’s Carly Lane said, “when Resident Evil works, it really works.”
A home-viewing hit
As Resident Evil’s theatrical presence declines, it is finding an audience at home. At the time of writing, it ranks as the second-most-watched movie on Amazon’s U.S. charts. The contrast with Street Fighter highlights the different paths the two recent adaptations have taken: one has struggled at the box office, while the other has paired critical praise with a large global haul and strong streaming interest.
Key points
- Resident Evil has earned $400 million worldwide on a $75 million production budget.
- The reboot holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and ranks second on Amazon’s U.S. movie charts.
- Street Fighter earned $93 million against a reported $82 million budget.
- Street Fighter received a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score and fell down the box office charts.