The Evil Dead franchise is returning to theaters with its sixth installment, Evil Dead Burn. The film comes from French director Sรฉbastien Vaniฤek, who was personally chosen by series creator Sam Raimi to helm this new chapter. After successful preview screenings, the studio moved the release date forward by nearly two weeks.
The movie promises to deliver the brutal horror and practical effects the franchise is known for, while introducing a more emotional story centered on grief and survival. Here is everything you need to know about Evil Dead Burn, including its release dates, streaming availability, cast, plot, and more.
Evil Dead Burn Release Dates: When Does It Hit Theaters?
Evil Dead Burn opens in theaters on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the United States. The film was originally scheduled for July 24, 2026, but Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema moved it up to avoid competition with major summer releases.
Audiences in France and Italy get to see the film even earlier, on July 8, 2026. Other international release dates include July 9, 2026, in Australia and the Netherlands. The film will be available in 2D and 4DX formats in some regions.
The runtime for Evil Dead Burn is 1 hour and 50 minutes. The film is rated 18 in some regions due to “very strong violence, horror and graphic injury detail”.
Where to Stream Evil Dead Burn: Is It on Netflix or HBO Max?
Evil Dead Burn is currently not available for streaming. The film will have an exclusive theatrical release first, which is standard practice for major horror releases.
Since the movie is a Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema production, it is expected to arrive on HBO Max rather than Netflix or other platforms. Warner Bros. has been following a 45-day theatrical window before releasing films on VOD, followed by a streaming debut roughly three months later.
Based on this pattern, Evil Dead Burn will likely become available for digital purchase and rental around late August or early September 2026, with a streaming debut on HBO Max around October 2026. As of now, the film is not available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or Apple TV+.
What Is Evil Dead Burn About? Plot and Story Details
Evil Dead Burn tells a standalone story, meaning it does not directly continue the events of previous films like Evil Dead Rise (2023) or the original trilogy.
The official synopsis reads:
After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deaditesโturning the gathering into a family reunion from hellโshe comes to discover that the vows she took in life live on even in death.
The story follows Alice, played by Souheila Yacoub, who travels to her late husband’s isolated family home after his funeral. Grief quickly turns to horror as members of the family begin transforming into grotesque demonic creatures. The emergence of a new Book of the Dead unleashes a terrifying Deadite threat, forcing the group to uncover dark secrets from their family’s past.
The tagline for the film is: “Family is the root of all evil.”
Evil Dead Burn Cast: Who Stars in the Movie?
The film features a mix of rising stars and established actors. The main cast includes:
- Souheila Yacoub as Alice (the protagonist). She is known for her role as Shishakli in Dune: Part Two.
- Hunter Doohan as Joseph. He is best known for playing Tyler Galpin in Netflix’s Wednesday.
- Luciane Buchanan as a key character. She starred in The Night Agent.
- Tandi Wright as Susan. She appeared in Pearl.
- Errol Shand as Edgar Price.
- Maude Davey as Polly.
- George Pullar and Greta Van Den Brink also appear in supporting roles.
The characters are named Alice (Souheila Yacoub), Susan (Tandi Wright), and Joseph (Hunter Doohan) in the film.
Who Directed Evil Dead Burn? Meet Sรฉbastien Vaniฤek
Evil Dead Burn is directed by Sรฉbastien Vaniฤek, a French filmmaker known for the 2023 horror film Infested. Vaniฤek also co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard.
Sam Raimi, the creator of the Evil Dead franchise, personally selected Vaniฤek to direct the next installment after being impressed with his work on Infested. Raimi serves as a producer on the film alongside Rob Tapert through their Ghost House Pictures label.
Vaniฤek shared his approach to the film:
“I’m going to put all the horror I have inside, it will be cathartic, and if I haven’t ruined my career and I can continue to make films behind it, I will move on to something other than horror!”
The executive producers include Bruce Campbell (the iconic Ash Williams actor), Lee Cronin (director of Evil Dead Rise), Romel Adam, and Jose Canas.
The film was shot entirely in New Zealand, taking advantage of the isolated landscapes to create a suffocating atmosphere. The cinematographer is Philip Lozano, with editing by Maxime Caro and music by Double Danger. The film has a reported budget of US$15 million.
Evil Dead Burn Trailers: What Has Been Released?
Several trailers have been released for Evil Dead Burn. A teaser trailer debuted in April 2026, which also confirmed the new release date. The official red band trailer was released on May 5, 2026, and quickly gained attention for its brutal and bloody footage.
A green band trailer followed, emphasizing story elements and introducing the grieving family. The final trailer was released in late June 2026, just weeks before the theatrical debut. The official trailer has reportedly reached close to 11 million views.
The trailers feature all the classic Evil Dead ingredients: the tape recorder, the Necronomicon, and the reading from the book that unleashes chaos.
Box Office Predictions: How Much Will Evil Dead Burn Make?
Evil Dead Burn is expected to perform well at the box office. Industry projections estimate an opening weekend of $30 million to $40 million in North America from July 10 to July 12. This would be higher than the $24.5 million domestic opening of Evil Dead Rise in 2023.
The film’s total domestic gross is projected to be between $45 million and $75 million, which would put it on track to match or exceed the $67 million haul of Evil Dead Rise and the $54 million of the 2013 Evil Dead reboot. If the film crosses the estimated $50 million mark, it will likely turn a profit.
The release date change was a strategic move to avoid competition. The original July 24 slot would have put the film up against Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (opening July 17) and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (opening July 31). The new July 10 date gives the horror film more breathing room, though it will still open against family-friendly titles like Moana.
Evil Dead Burn’s Place in the Franchise
Evil Dead Burn is the sixth film in the Evil Dead series and the third standalone entry in the modern era, following Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise (2023). The franchise began with Sam Raimi’s original The Evil Dead in 1981, followed by Evil Dead II (1987) and Army of Darkness (1992).
The franchise has always made room for a bloody, ever-expanding mythology. Each modern installment tells a new story with new characters while maintaining the core elements: the cursed Necronomicon, terrifying Deadites, and graphic practical effects.
The film has already held its Paris premiere on July 3, 2026, at the historic Grand Rex theater. Early reactions from the premiere suggest Vaniฤek has successfully captured what makes the franchise endure through gruesome practical effects, escalating tension, and memorable Deadite creations.
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Will There Be More Evil Dead Movies?
Yes. A follow-up film titled Evil Dead Wrath is already scheduled for release in 2028. The film will be directed by Francis Galluppi (The Last Stop in Yuma County) and stars Charlotte Hope (The Nun), Jessica McNamee (Mortal Kombat), Zach Gilford (Midnight Mass), and Josh Helman (Mad Max: Fury Road). Evil Dead Wrath is set for an April 7, 2028, release.
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