India Tops Worldwide Box Office Markets for Evil Dead Burn on Opening Weekend—A Historical First for Hollywood Releases!

EVIL DEAD BURN Box Office Breakdowns:

Thursday (Pre-Previews): Net: 0.54 Cr | Gross: 0.65 Cr

Friday: Net: 2.70 Cr | Gross: 3.31 Cr

Saturday: Net: 4.41 Cr | Gross: 5.35 Cr

Sunday: Net: 4.95 Cr | Gross: 6.05 Cr

TOTAL: Net: 12.60 Cr | Gross: 15.36 Cr

In a historic milestone for the country’s theatrical industry, Evil Dead Burn has propelled India to the number one spot as its top international market globally during its opening weekend, pulling in a massive gross of Rs. 15.36 Crores in 2026. This marks the first time a Hollywood film has achieved such a feat in India, while also securing the highest opening weekend figures for any horror movie in the country this year. The record-breaking performance highlights India’s surging influence on global box office trends and emphasizes local audiences’ massive demand for premium Hollywood cinema.

With positive audience response and a strong weekend, Evil Dead Burn is poised to deliver an impressive run at the Indian box office.

The achievement also continues an exceptional run for Sony Pictures Releasing India, following the blockbuster release of Project Hail Mary. The studio now turns its attention to the year’s most anticipated release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which opens in cinemas across India on 30 July, further reinforcing its strong theatrical slate and momentum in the market.

By Keerti Kadam