The Spanish box office has regained some momentum thanks to the premiere of Resident Evil, the new film adaptation of the popular video game saga. The film went straight to number one in the national rankings during the weekend of September 18 to 20, 2026, with a gross of 2,064,146 euros.
This figure is significant because it comes right after one of the worst weekends of the year in Spanish cinemas. With this release, the overall box office has improved by approximately one million euros compared to the previous week, confirming the driving role that major studio productions usually play in the autumn months.
A reboot that also convinces in Spain
Directed by Zach Cregger, this new version of Resident Evil has seen similar performance in our country to that recorded in the United States and other international markets. Although it is not a spectacular figure, it is a solid result for an action, horror, and science fiction film of this nature, produced by Sony.
The 90-minute film features a cast led by Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, and Will Merrick. Its total after the first weekend stands at 2,076,840 euros.
Coyote vs. Acme enters with moderate strength
The second place at the box office also corresponds to a new release: Coyote vs. Acme, distributed in Spain by Beta Ficción. The film, which was released in the United States by Ketchup Entertainment after passing through Warner, has grossed 642,850 euros, a figure on the lower end of expectations for a production of this type.
The result reignites the debate over the decision by Warner Bros. Discovery, under the leadership of David Zaslav, not to release the film at the time and to use it as an accounting write-down, a controversy that has followed the film ever since.
Tadeo Jones loses the lead but remains strong
After four weeks in theaters, Tadeo Jones y la lámpara maravillosa cedes the top spot, although it maintains a good pace of revenue: it adds an additional 435,065 euros and raises its total to 6,785,996 euros. Everything points to it exceeding seven million euros in the coming days.
La Odisea remains unstoppable in its tenth week
In fourth position appears La Odisea, by Christopher Nolan, which continues its remarkable run in Spanish cinemas. In its tenth week of release, the film adds another 402,537 euros, reaching a total of 38,271,408 euros.
For the first time since its premiere, La Odisea has pulled away in the rankings from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with which it had maintained an almost parallel run, albeit with a two-week difference between the two releases.
El ser querido, the best recent Spanish premiere
In fifth place is El ser querido, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, which in its fourth week adds 319,247 euros and reaches a total of 3,676,714 euros in Spain. Although it seems difficult for it to exceed the box office of As bestas, everything indicates that it will establish itself as the director's second most successful film at the national box office.
Spider-Man, close to 40 million
Spider-Man: Brand New Day occupies the sixth spot in its eighth week of exhibition, with an additional 307,506 euros. Its total has already risen to 39,856,031 euros, so it is about to reach the symbolic figure of 40 million euros in Spain.
Practical Magic 2 sinks in its second week
The comedy starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, Practical Magic 2, falls to seventh place with just 262,060 euros in its second week, accumulating 1,064,028 euros. The data confirms a trend that had already been observed: the film has performed much better in the United States than in the rest of the international markets, including Spain.
Tiempo de victoria, another notable premiere
The eighth position corresponds to another of the week's premieres: Tiempo de victoria, a French-British co-production set in World War II and starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. The film has grossed 211,482 euros in its first weekend in theaters.
Insidious and Cronos close the top 10
The ranking is completed with two titles that have already been on screen for several weeks. Insidious: The Red Door occupies the ninth spot in its fifth week, with 183,503 euros and a total of 5,567,676 euros. For its part, the Spanish production Cronos closes the top 10 in its third week, with 156,150 euros collected and a total of 1,630,630 euros since its premiere.
Frequently asked questions
How much has Resident Evil grossed in its premiere in Spain?
The film has grossed 2,064,146 euros during its first weekend in Spanish cinemas, leading the national box office.
Who directs the Resident Evil reboot?
The director is Zach Cregger, responsible for this new adaptation of the video game saga for Sony.
Why is this premiere considered relevant for the Spanish box office?
Because it arrives just after one of the worst weekends of the year in cinemas, helping to raise the total revenue by approximately one million euros compared to the previous week.
What happened with Coyote vs. Acme in its Spanish premiere?
The film has grossed 642,850 euros, a moderate figure that reopens the debate about the controversial decision by Warner Bros. Discovery not to release it initially in theaters.
How much has Spider-Man: Brand New Day accumulated in Spain?
The film has accumulated 39,856,031 euros after eight weeks in theaters, approaching the symbolic figure of 40 million euros.
What other films stand out in this week’s top 10?
In addition to the premieres of Resident Evil, Coyote vs. Acme, and Tiempo de victoria, Tadeo Jones y la lámpara maravillosa, La Odisea, El ser querido, Practical Magic 2, Insidious: The Red Door, and Cronos remain in the ranking.
