Evil Dead Burn Hits PVOD After Tepid Box Office, Aims for Digital Revival
The newest entry in the Evil Dead series, Evil Dead Burn, is set to debut on premium video on demand (PVOD) on Tuesday, Aug. 4, following a limited theatrical release. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, this sixth installment premiered on July 10. The film features Souheila Yacoub as Alice, who navigates a tumultuous relationship with her husband Will Price, played by George Pullar, leading to turmoil after his demise. It grossed $13.7 million in its opening weekend, amassing a total of $65.7 million globally against a $20 million budget. Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will offer it on PVOD for $24.99, with rental options at $19.99, and it will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Sept. 22.
Key facts
- Evil Dead Burn will be released on PVOD on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
- The film is directed by Sébastien Vaniček.
- It is the sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise and third in the reboot series.
- The film stars Souheila Yacoub as Alice and Hunter Doohan as Joseph.
- Evil Dead Burn earned $65.7 million worldwide against a $20 million production budget.
- Its predecessor, Evil Dead Rise, grossed $147.2 million worldwide.
- The PVOD purchase price is $24.99, with rentals expected at $19.99.
- The film will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Sept. 22.
- Three production featurettes will accompany the digital and physical releases.
Entities
Artists
- Sam Raimi
- Rob Tapert
- Bruce Campbell
- Sébastien Vaniček
- Souheila Yacoub
- George Pullar
- Hunter Doohan
- Luciane Buchanan
- Erroll Shand
- Tandi Wright
- Maude Davey
Institutions
- Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment
- New Line Cinema
- Warner Bros.
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- Prime Video
- YouTube Movies & TV
- The Numbers
Locations
- North America
- United States