Resident Evil Nears $400 Million Worldwide, Closing In on Backrooms Resident Evil has grossed $399.99 million globally and needs just $600,000 to overtake Backrooms as 2026's second-biggest horror release. Resident Evil is on the verge of a major box office achievement after collecting $399.99 million globally over seven weekends in theaters. The horror franchise needs just $600,000 more to overtake A24's Backrooms as 2026's second-biggest horror release. The film's earnings break down to $157.4 million domestically and $242.6 million internationally. Backrooms, which debuted on May 29, 2026, has grossed $400.6 million worldwide, leaving a narrow margin between the two titles.Weekend Performance Keeps Resident Evil MovingThe franchise pulled in $10 million globally over the most recent weekend alone. The film played across 66 markets and more than 21,500 screens, sustaining its run well into its seventh weekend.That momentum should push the film past Backrooms shortly. Its steady weekend totals have kept it climbing toward the number two horror spot of 2026.Resident Evil has already passed several notable horror benchmarks. It outgrossed Sinners at $371.6 million, The Nun at $366 million, and Zach Cregger's Weapons at $270 million.The film now sits $30 million shy of The Exorcist's lifetime gross of $430 million. The remaining gap raises the central question of whether the franchise can close it.International Markets Drive Global SuccessInternational audiences continue to power the film's performance. China leads all territories with $71.4 million, followed by the United Kingdom at $19.4 million.Japan and Mexico are tied at $12.7 million each, adding further strength to the film's overseas totals. These markets help explain why the international share now outpaces domestic earnings.In China, the movie has become the third-highest-grossing horror film ever. It is also the biggest franchise installment globally, underlining the lasting appeal of the series abroad.A Quiet Worldwide Box Office BackdropThe milestone arrives during a quiet stretch at the worldwide box office. Halloween dampened domestic turnout, and no major Hollywood wide releases hit theaters during the period.Against that backdrop, the film's continued earnings stand out. IMAX collected only $6 million globally, with Resident Evil adding $900,000 to that total.Franchise Longevity Under Sony and ConstantinSony and Constantin have kept the horror property alive and profitable for years. The latest installment extends that record of sustained returns for both companies.The film also shows that the franchise still draws audiences worldwide, even as new competition like Backrooms enters the market. Its ability to hold attention in a crowded horror landscape is central to its success.All in all, Resident Evil should clear the $400 million mark and claim the number two horror spot of 2026 shortly. The coming weeks will show whether it can also close the remaining $30 million gap to The Exorcist.