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Evil Dead Burn Set for Early October Streaming and HBO Telecast

The platform debut will broaden access ahead of Halloween, signaling fresh momentum for the franchise as a sequel nears release.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on Sept. 25 that Evil Dead Burn will arrive on streaming platforms in early October, with sources naming an HBO Max start on Oct. 2 and an HBO cable airing on Oct. 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
  • The film follows a Price family nightmare and completed a profitable theatrical run this summer, with reporting putting worldwide box-office receipts at about $72.3 million against a roughly $20 million budget.
  • Evil Dead Burn became available to buy and rent on digital platforms after theaters, expanding viewing options before the upcoming streaming and linear windows.
  • Critics gave the film generally positive reviews but rated it lower than 2023’s Evil Dead Rise on aggregated critic scores, while audience response metrics showed strong viewer approval.
  • The movie was directed by Sébastien Vaniček and produced by franchise figures including Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, and outlets report the next sequel, Evil Dead Wrath, has finished production for an expected 2028 release.