Moviegoers flooded theaters this weekend as fall box office season kicked into high gear, led by a roaring debut for Sony’s brand-new reboot of Resident Evil.
Taking the top spot on the domestic charts for September 18–20, 2026, Resident Evil clawed its way to a stellar $60 million weekend total, posting a lethal $16,287 per-location average. The horror video-game adaptation proved that audiences were eager for a fresh terrifying jump into Raccoon City.
Here is how the domestic box office frame stacked up across the top 12 contenders:
| # | Title | Weekend Total |
| 1 | Resident Evil | $60,000,000 |
| 2 | Practical Magic 2 | $12,155,000 |
| 3 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | $6,500,000 |
| 4 | The Odyssey | $4,900,000 |
| 5 | Coyote vs. Acme | $4,512,135 |
| 6 | Runner | $3,180,074 |
| 7 | Daniel and the Fiery Furnace | $3,140,000 |
| 8 | Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary | $3,103,922 |
| 9 | The Weight | $2,315,162 |
| 10 | Buddy | $1,929,101 |
| 11 | Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom | $1,904,000 |
| 12 | Insidious: Out of the Further | $1,850,000 |
Holding strong in second place, Warner Bros.’ nostalgic sequel Practical Magic 2 added $12.15 million, officially pushing its domestic cume past the $50 million mark. Meanwhile, Sony’s blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its legendary theatrical run, adding $6.5 million to reach a jaw-dropping $944.5 million domestic total—nearing the coveted $1 billion domestic landmark.
Universal’s epic The Odyssey held onto the fourth spot with $4.9 million, maintaining steady legs for an impressive domestic cumulative of $609.75 million. Meanwhile, cult-favorite Coyote vs. Acme pulled in $4.51 million in fifth place, bringing its lifetime domestic haul to $54.81 million.
Among new mid-budget releases and specialty titles:
- Angel Studios’ thriller Runner netted $3.18 million in sixth place.
- Faith-based entry Daniel and the Fiery Furnace debuted at #7 with $3.14 million.
- Fathom Entertainment’s Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary retro screening grabbed $3.10 million.
- Historical Wilderness drama The Weight scored $2.31 million in its debut frame.
- Animated entry Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom brought in $1.90 million.
Fall Movie Preview: What’s Coming Next to Multiplexes?
If September’s strong start is any indicator, movie theaters are in for a lucrative autumn. The upcoming fall calendar promises an eclectic mix of prestige awards contenders, star-studded thrillers, and huge fan-event blockbusters.
- September 25: Disney and Marvel look to dominate headlines next weekend with Avengers Endgame: Encore—a special re-release packed with new footage to kickstart the hype train toward upcoming MCU chapters. A24 will also debut Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson.
- October 2: Alejandro González Iñárritu returns with Digger, featuring Tom Cruise in a high-stakes dramatic turn. Horror fans can also look forward to cult classic re-releases like Donnie Darko 25th Anniversary.
- October 9: Horror fans get another treat with James Wan-produced Other Mommy, starring Jessica Chastain. Meanwhile, Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook leak drama The Social Reckoning (starring Jeremy Strong and Mikey Madison) hits screens for drama enthusiasts.
- October 16: Action and gaming fans get another huge release when Street Fighter makes its debut in theaters.
