Resident Evil Movie Release Dates and Box Office Performance
The first live-action Resident Evil film premiered in the United States on March 15, 2002, and was distributed by Screen Gems, a Sony Pictures Entertainment label. The movie earned approximately $102 million worldwide against a reported $33 million budget, according to box office tracking data from Forbes.
The second film, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, followed on September 10, 2004, and the third installment, Resident Evil: Extinction, opened on September 21, 2007. The fourth film, Resident Evil: Afterlife, arrived on September 10, 2010, and the fifth, Resident Evil: Retribution, was released on September 14, 2012. The sixth and final mainline entry, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, debuted on January 27, 2017.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Release and Distribution
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, a soft reboot of the film series, was released theatrically on November 24, 2021, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The movie was produced by Constantin Film and directed by Johannes Roberts, with a reported production budget of around $25 million.
The film grossed approximately $42 million worldwide during its theatrical run, according to public box office estimates shared by Forbes. It later became available on digital purchase and streaming platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV, where it can be rented or bought directly through the respective apps.
Where to Watch Resident Evil Movies and Franchise Status
As of the latest public updates, the Resident Evil live-action films are available on major streaming services, including Netflix in select regions and Prime Video in others, with availability varying by country and licensing agreements. Physical media releases, including Blu-ray and DVD, continue to be sold by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Netflix has also announced a new Resident Evil animated series, with a premiere date set for July 14, 2025, expanding the franchise beyond the live-action films. The series is produced by Netflix Animation in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation, with Andrew Dabb and Bronwyn Garrity serving as showrunners, as confirmed by official announcements from Netflix and Deadline.