📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Richie Diesterheft from Chicago, IL, USA
Entertainment
Resident Evil Reboot Tops Mortal Kombat in North American Box Office
✍️ Koimoi
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:47 PM
👁 15
The new Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, has outperformed the original Mortal Kombat film in domestic North American earnings, according to Koimoi reports.
The latest Resident Evil reboot, helmed by director Zach Cregger, has surpassed the domestic earnings of the original Mortal Kombat movie in North America, as reported by Koimoi. The new film’s box‑office performance indicates a strong audience interest in the franchise’s fresh take.
While specific revenue figures were not disclosed, the comparison highlights the reboot’s commercial success relative to the 1995 Mortal Kombat release. The achievement underscores the enduring appeal of video‑game‑based films in the current market.
Industry analysts note that the Resident Evil reboot’s performance may influence future investments in similar genre adaptations. The film’s success also reflects the growing trend of reviving classic titles with contemporary storytelling approaches.
While specific revenue figures were not disclosed, the comparison highlights the reboot’s commercial success relative to the 1995 Mortal Kombat release. The achievement underscores the enduring appeal of video‑game‑based films in the current market.
Industry analysts note that the Resident Evil reboot’s performance may influence future investments in similar genre adaptations. The film’s success also reflects the growing trend of reviving classic titles with contemporary storytelling approaches.