Evil Dead Burn, the most recent film in the Evil Dead franchise, is set to debut on HBO Max on October 2.
The film, which was released in theaters on July 10, 2026, earned $72.3 million at the box office against a $20 million budget. While it garnered generally positive reviews for its scares and special effects, some critics noted that the characters were underdeveloped.
Prior to its streaming release, Evil Dead Burn became available for digital purchase and rental on August 4. The story centers on the Price family and their encounter with demonic forces. The events are set in motion when Joseph Price unintentionally uncovers an ancient spell that conceals a demon-killing dagger, leading to a conflict with satanic entities seeking to destroy the artifact.
Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, known for his previous work on the horror film Infested, Evil Dead Burn stars Souheila Yacoub as Alice Price. The film serves as a direct connection to its predecessor, 2023's Evil Dead Rise.
The Evil Dead franchise began with Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic, followed by Evil Dead 2 in 1987 and Army of Darkness in 1992. The series was later revived with the television show Ash vs Evil Dead, which ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2018 and starred Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. The more recent film entries include Fede Alvarez's 2013 Evil Dead and 2023's Evil Dead Rise.