New "Resident Evil" sets Polish box office record with over 500,000 viewers

The latest "Resident Evil" film has become the franchise's biggest cinema success in Poland. Zach Cregger, the director of "Barbarian" and "Weapons", has drawn more than 500,000 viewers with his horror. The figures were shared by the KinoMetrics profile and reported by the WP Film website.

Results in Poland

The film has been showing in Polish cinemas since 18 September 2026. The previous record-holder was "Resident Evil: Afterlife" from 2010, which attracted around 212,000 people. None of the other six earlier films passed 100,000 viewers.

The first film in the series reached Polish cinemas in July 2002. For more than two decades the franchise failed to win such a large audience in Poland.

Results worldwide

According to Box Office Mojo, the film has earned over $385 million worldwide. The previous leader of the series, "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter", took about $314 million. The new production is therefore the highest-grossing in the franchise's history. Its total may still rise, as the film is still in cinemas.

What the film is about

Cregger retells the story inspired by Capcom's game series from scratch, with a new protagonist. He is Bryan, a medical courier played by Austin Abrams. During a night journey he ends up in Raccoon City, where residents begin turning into terrifying creatures. The earlier films, starring Milla Jovovich as Alice, were directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

Good reviews

The film has also received good reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of critics' reviews are positive, and audiences gave it 90% positive ratings. Reviewers mainly praised the atmosphere of dread, the pace and Abrams' performance.

What this means for you

The figures refer to Polish cinemas. In the UK, the film can be seen in cinemas according to local listings. The source gives no information on UK distribution or UK results, so it is worth checking showtimes at your local cinema.