Evil Dead Burn
A family reunion from hell.
Evil Dead Burn, released in 2026, is the sixth film in the Evil Dead series and a direct sequel to *Evil Dead Rise* (2023). Sébastien Vaniček directed the film and co-wrote the script with Florent Bernard, while Rob Tapert and franchise creator Sam Raimi produced it through Ghost House Pictures. The story centers on Alice Price, played by Souheila Yacoub, a young widow who stays with her in-laws after her husband’s death. What begins as a quiet family gathering turns violent when relatives gradually become possessed by Deadites, transforming the house into a “family reunion from hell.” The supporting cast includes Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand, and Maude Davey.
The plot follows Joseph Price, who uncovers his late grandfather’s research about the Necronomicon and the Kandarian Dagger. After his brother Will dies in a car crash caused by a Deadite, the family reunites for Will’s cremation. Deadite Will escapes his coffin, injures his father Edgar, and sets off a chain of possessions. Alice, haunted by memories of Will’s abuse, eventually finds the dagger and fights her way through possessed relatives—including Edgar, Susan, Polly, and Joseph—before confronting Will’s charred Deadite form. She kills him with the dagger and collapses on a road, telling police her injuries came from “my ex-husband.” In post-credit scenes, Polly escapes by severing her own leg and attacks a driver, while Deadite Ellie Bixler is resurrected at a crematorium.
The project was announced in February 2024, with Vaniček hired to direct his own script. The title *Evil Dead Burn* was revealed in December 2024, alongside a tentative 2026 release. Casting began in May 2025, and filming took place in New Zealand from July to October that year. The movie was released in the United States on July 10, 2026, by Warner Bros. Pictures, with Sony Pictures Releasing International handling international distribution. It earned $72.3 million worldwide against a $20 million budget and received generally positive reviews from critics.
- Release year
- 2026
- Director
- Sébastien Vaniček
- Producers
- Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $72.3 million worldwide
- Lead actor
- Souheila Yacoub
- Genre
- Supernatural horror
Lore & Background
The film was announced in February 2024, with Vaniček hired to direct a script he co-wrote with Florent Bernard. Raimi and Tapert produced through Ghost House Pictures. In December 2024, Vaniček revealed the title Evil Dead Burn with a tentative 2026 release. Casting began in May 2025, and filming took place from July to October 2025 in New Zealand. The film was released theatrically in the U.S. on July 10, 2026, by Warner Bros. Pictures domestically and by Sony Pictures Releasing International abroad. It received generally positive reviews and grossed $72.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget.
Reader's Guide
Evil Dead Burn continues the legacy of the Evil Dead franchise, serving as a direct sequel to Evil Dead Rise. Its significance lies in expanding the series' mythology, introducing the Kandarian Dagger and the Circle of the Wise Men, while maintaining the franchise's signature blend of gore and dark humor. The film's box office success on a modest budget underscores the enduring popularity of the series. The inclusion of cameos by Alyssa Sutherland as Ellie Bixler and Bruce Campbell in photographs connects it to earlier installments. The post-credit scenes hint at further expansions, with Polly escaping and Ellie Bixler resurrected. The film's release strategy, with Warner Bros. handling domestic distribution and Sony handling international territories (excluding the UK, France, and Russia), reflects the complex rights history of the franchise.
Did You Know?
- The film was originally set for release on July 24, 2026, before being moved to July 10.
- Principal photography took place in New Zealand from July 22 to October 17, 2025.
- Alyssa Sutherland reprises her role as Ellie Bixler from Evil Dead Rise in a cameo appearance.
- The family's vacation home was featured for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
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