The horror genre continues to dominate the summer box office as Evil Dead Burn, the latest installment in the legendary franchise, arrived in theaters on July 10, 2026. The film, directed by Sébastien Vaniček, has made a steady start at the Indian box office, collecting an estimated ₹3.15 crore net on its opening day.
Backed by horror maestro Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert as producers, the film was released across 3,573 shows in India. Its India gross collection for Day 1 stands at ₹3.74 crore. The opening was particularly strong in South India, a key market for Hollywood releases, indicating a positive reception for the supernatural drama.
A New Chapter of Terror
Starring Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, and Luciane Buchanan in pivotal roles, Evil Dead Burn serves as the third standalone entry in the franchise, following the 2013 reboot and 2023's Evil Dead Rise. The film continues the series' legacy of unrelenting graphic violence and demonic terror, with a story that sees a widow seeking solace with her in-laws, only to find the family transformed into Deadites.
Behind the camera, the film benefits from the vision of director Sébastien Vaniček, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard and series creator Sam Raimi. The technical team includes cinematographer Philip Lozano and editor Maxime Caro, who help craft the film's intense, visceral aesthetic.
Box Office Prospects and Competition
The Day 1 collection of ₹3.15 crore is a promising start for the Hollywood horror flick. For comparison, the previous film in the franchise, Evil Dead Rise, had a weekend debut of ₹10.75 crore in India. With a projected first weekend ranging between ₹13 to 15 crore, Evil Dead Burn is on track to match or potentially surpass its predecessor's performance, which went on to collect nearly ₹39 crore in its full run.
In the domestic US market, the film is predicted to open between $30 million and $40 million, driven by a strong trend of horror films performing well in 2026. With positive word-of-mouth expected to carry it through the weekend, Evil Dead Burn is positioning itself as another success story for the summer movie season.