Sam Raimi’s New R-Rated Horror Nightmare Officially Hits No. 1 on Streaming

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Luciane Buchanan, Hunter Doohan, And Souheila Yacoub Talk Evil Dead Burn

Published Oct 18, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT

In addition to being a die-hard fan of filmmaking, television, video gaming, and anything else with a gripping narrative, Aidan Kelley is also a passionate and detail-oriented writer and journalist at Collider.com. In addition to his work as a Senior Resource Writer, Aidan has also contributed to Collider's features and news reporting sections. He has covered major industry events, such as San Diego Comic-Con and the D23 Expo, and has had the privelege of interviewing industry stars like Bruce Campbell, Maggie Q, Chad Stahelski, and more. This sincere love for the art of storytelling began at a young age, with Aidan making video movie reviews for the news program at his local high school. That love only increased over the years, with an ongoing career in independent filmmaking and screenwriting after graduating with a degree in Film and television from DePaul University.

Even after a year of hits like Sinners and Weapons, 2026 is once again proving to be an incredible year for horror. Zach Cregger returned to the genre with the best-reviewed video game adaptation of all time with Resident Evil; Kane Parsons brought his unique brand of YouTube horror to the big screen with Backrooms; and Curry Barker completely took over the world with the word-of-mouth indie sensation Obsession. Still, not all of them were winners, with Scream 7 being a colossal creative misfire for the franchise and Other Mommy not living up to its viral trailer.

Around the middle of those aforementioned films is an entry in one of the horror genre's most beloved and respected IPs, originally created decades ago by the legendary Sam Raimi. The Evil Dead series is unique in the sense that it really hasn't produced a bad film, with every single one bringing something new and unique to the table. This year's Evil Dead Burn proved to be one of the more divisive entries in the franchise, but it was still well-received enough to garner a positive response.Directed by Sébastien Vanicek, Evil Dead Burn received praise for its scares and practical effects, but also got some flak for some out-of-place CGI in the third act and a general tone that some described as being too mean-spirited. While opinions on the film may be somewhat divided, that hasn't stopped the Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell-produced horror flick from becoming a massive streaming sensation just in time for the Halloween season. Evil Dead Burn is currently ranked as the #1 movie on HBO Max worldwide, and since the film is also available on Netflix in certain global markets, it also has broken into the top 10 list on that platform as well.

Sam Raimi's Groundbreaking Horror Franchise Will Return With 'Evil Dead Wrath'

In addition to its current dominance on streaming, Evil Dead Burn was also a moderate box office hit, grossing over $70 million worldwide on a reported budget of $20 million. While that may be less than half of what the franchise-reviving Evil Dead Rise made, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and the rest of the Evil Dead team were confident enough in the franchise that they've already completed filming on a new movie in the long-running saga. Titled Evil Dead Wrath, the new film enters new territory by being a prequel to the original 1981 film, taking place in the early '70s. The ambitious new installment is set to release on April 7, 2028.

Evil Dead Burn is streaming globally on HBO Max and Netflix now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.