Resident Evil Holding Court in China as Box Office Enters Quiet Season

Horror Stays Hungry

Resident Evil just won't budge. Constantin Film and Sony's reimagining of the video game franchise locked down its third straight weekend at the top of China's box office, pulling in around $5.6 million over the Oct. 23–25 frame. Not massive numbers, but consistent—and that matters when you're trying to build momentum in a market that's hitting a slower stretch.

Since its October 5 debut during Golden Week, the film's been the go-to for audiences looking for something with teeth. It's the kind of steady performer that doesn't explode but doesn't fade either—exactly what you want when the bigger blockbuster season hasn't fully kicked in.

China's box office is in that in-between zone right now where the summer heat's worn off and the year-end pushes haven't started. That means Resident Evil doesn't need to dominate—it just needs to show up and hold its ground. For a reboot banking on franchise loyalty and horror appeal, that's the move. We'll see if it can stretch the run even further before the heavier hitters roll through.

Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/china-box-office-resident-evil-no-1-market-lull-1236930923/