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Sep 29, 2026
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Movie Is So Popular, It Increased RE2 Remake Sales by More Than 50% on PS5
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Zach Cregger’s film adaptation of Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise has driven a surge in sales for the franchise’s flagship games on PlayStation 5. According to Alinea Analytics, the Resident Evil 2 Remake and the 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake saw 64 % and 54 % increases in PS5 sales, respectively, with additional 11 % and 14 % boosts on Steam. Revenue for the two titles rose 80 % and 84 %. Daily active users spiked, with RE2R up 48 % and RE4 (2023) up 24 %.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The movie’s success demonstrates the power of cross‑media synergy, turning cinematic hype into tangible game sales and player engagement.
