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Evil Dead franchise rollout & releases, July‑Aug 2026

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Evil Dead franchise rollout & releases, ~~July~~ July‑Aug 2026

The sixth installment, *Evil Dead Burn*, opened worldwide on 10 July 2026, followed two weeks later by the pre‑quel *Evil Dead: Hellraiser*. Both delivered solid box‑office returns and earned positive Rotten Tomatoes scores. The sequel *Evil Dead: Em Chamas* began screening in Brazil on 14 July, receiving a 76 % approval rating, while *Posesión infernal: En llamas* opened on 17 July to mixed reviews in Spain and Ireland. Later assessments highlighted *Burn*’s relentless gore, inventive camerawork and a 4‑out‑of‑5 rating despite criticism of its CGI finale. Critics also noted a thematic focus on family dysfunction and generational trauma, positioning the graphic violence within a broader commentary on fragile nuclear families. Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the home‑media rollout: a digital debut on 4 August 2026 in the United States and Canada via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango, followed by 4K UHD, Blu‑ray and DVD releases on 22 September. The physical edition includes three bonus featurettes – “Evil Dead: Blazing the Trail,” “The Hot Shot: Evil Dead Burn’s One‑Shot Sequence,” and “This One’s Gonna Burn.” The film earned roughly $64 million worldwide against a $20 million budget. A contemporary review criticized the film’s visual palette of washed‑out browns and grays and described its special‑effects as sub‑par, labeling the domestic‑violence subplot a forced narrative addition. The critic gave the movie a C‑ grade. Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood introduced a haunted‑house attraction based on *Burn* for Halloween Horror Nights 35, opening 28 August (Orlando) and 3 September (Hollywood). The attraction immerses guests in the Price family’s haunted vacation home and is accompanied by themed merchandise. The 2026 H N N lineup also adds a Fortnite‑themed scare zone “Freaky Fields” and new pricing for multi‑night Fear Passes (Rush of Fear $229.99, Frequent Fear $274.99) with early‑entry options. Warner Bros. Discovery announced a home‑media rollout: a digital launch on 4 August 2026 in the U.S. and Canada, followed by 4K UHD, Blu‑ray and DVD releases on 22 September. The physical edition includes three bonus featurettes detailing the film’s production and a noted one‑shot sequence. A Polish report announced a film titled “Fire” slated for 10 July 2026, advising fans to watch the series in release order rather than chronologically, and previewed a 2028 prequel *Evil Dead Wrath* set in 1972. The franchise’s continuity is said to be maintained through three demonic books rather than a linear timeline.

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