Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ arrives on digital after earning over $400m worldwide

The film’s success also sparked renewed interest in the Capcom video game series

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film has arrived on digital platforms following a successful theatrical run that saw the horror adaptation earn more than $400 million worldwide.

The film is now available to purchase digitally through services including Amazon Prime Video, with the listed price set at $24.99. Its digital release comes just over 45 days after it opened in cinemas, giving audiences another opportunity to experience the video game adaptation at home.

The film is also available for preorder on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K formats. However, a confirmed DVD release date has yet to be announced.

Despite its commercial success, a subscription streaming date remains unconfirmed. Sony Pictures Entertainment is distributing the film and has a Pay-1 agreement with Netflix. Under that arrangement, Resident Evil is expected to arrive on Netflix after its digital and home entertainment release. The current expectation is early 2027, although no official date has been announced.

The film stars Austin Abrams and takes a different approach to the established Capcom franchise. Rather than directly adapting specific games or centring familiar characters such as Leon Kennedy, Cregger aimed to recreate the atmosphere and experience of playing Resident Evil.

That creative decision prompted debate among fans before the film opened. Cregger previously acknowledged feeling frustrated that discussions often focused on the adaptation’s relationship with the games rather than the film itself.

The theatrical release also appeared to boost interest in the original gaming series. According to figures cited by IGN, sales of the Resident Evil 2 remake on PlayStation 5 increased by more than 50% during the week the film arrived in cinemas.

Cregger has indicated that he is finished directing entries in the franchise, although he has expressed willingness to contribute to potential future sequels. For now, the film’s digital release extends the reach of one of the year’s major video game adaptations.