The movie 'Resident Evil' boosts sales of remakes on PS5 by more than 50%
- Zach Kreger's film became the highest-grossing in the series
- Sales of RE2 and RE4 on PS5 increased by 64% and 54%
- Game revenues increased by more than 80%
- Active players of RE2R have risen to 116,000.
The cinematic adaptation of the popular horror franchise Capcom, directed by Zach Kreger, achieved record box office figures and simultaneously became a driver of demand for the video games on which the plot is based.
Growth in console sales
According to data from analytics company Alinea Analytics, within a week after the film's premiere, sales... Resident Evil 2 Remake и Resident Evil 4 (2023) on PlayStation 5 increased by 64% and 54% respectively. Taking into account copies purchased through Steam, the growth was an additional 11% and 14%.
These figures led to an increase in revenue from the two games by 80% and 84% during the same period. It is worth noting that ten days before the film's release, Capcom lowered the prices of both remakes, which also contributed to the sales growth.
The influence of acting
According to analyst Risa Elliott, in addition to discounts, a significant contribution was made by Austin Abrams' performance as Brian, which received positive feedback from viewers and reflected in the number of new players.
Player activity in several key projects of the series has also increased. In the week following September 18, the number of daily users Resident Evil 2 Remake rose by 48% – from approximately 78,000 to 116,000 people. The indicators Resident Evil 4 (2023) increased by 24%, Resident Evil 3 Remake – by 25%, and Resident Evil Requiem added 20% active players.
Game Requiem has already surpassed the mark of $500 million in total revenue, with 91% of sales coming from PlayStation and PC platforms. In the first half of 2026, it became the driving force behind sales growth in Japan, increasing them by 13% to 21 million copies.
Prospects and related releases
In the near future, Capcom plans to release a remake Code Veronica, and has already marked a successful year with the release of three new projects: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which received high critical acclaim, and Pragmata, surprising players with its original mechanics and emotional story.
Thus, the film adaptation of 'Resident Evil' not only strengthened the franchise's position in cinema but also significantly revived interest in video games, confirming the interconnection between the two media formats.
Source: IGN
