Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' overtakes 'Obsession' as 2026's highest-rated horror movie

Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' has officially become the highest-rated horror movie of 2026, achieving a 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes from 296 reviews. This surpasses 'Obsession,' which held a 93% score. The film also had a strong box office performance, opening with $60 million in the U.S. and Canada, marking the franchise's best debut.