**Strong opening weekend momentum has positioned the 2026 Zach Cregger-directed "Resident Evil" reboot for a modest domestic finish, with trader consensus heavily favoring totals below $160 million by October 31.** The Sony film launched to a franchise-best $60 million domestic (from $40-50 million tracking), driven by positive critical reception (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), solid audience scores, and word-of-mouth for the R-rated horror entry. However, its 1.87 legs and steep 62% second-weekend drop reflect typical genre patterns for non-franchise tentpoles without major stars. As of early October, domestic gross sits near $112 million; sustaining holds through the rest of the month would be needed to push past $150 million, though historical horror trajectories and current competition make sub-$150 million the leading market-implied outcome at 56.5%. Upcoming chart updates and any late streaming or international tailwinds could influence final positioning.