'Evil Dead Burn' Gets Its HBO Max Streaming Date Just in Time for Halloween
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'Evil Dead Burn' just got an HBO Max streaming date for October 2.
Evil Dead Burn is coming to HBO Max just in time for Halloween. The latest film in the series hit theaters on July 10, 2026, going on to make $72.3 million at the box office on a $20 million budget. It scored generally positive reviews, with critics praising its scares and effects, which mostly made up for its characters falling flat.
When will Evil Dead Burn begin streaming?
Evil Dead Burn will stream on HBO Max starting Oct. 2. It previously became available to buy and rent on digital platforms on Aug. 4. Burn follows the Price family and their unfortunate run-in with the forces of hell. After Joseph Price accidentally removes an ancient spell that conceals a demon-killing dagger, satanic creatures come to destroy the blade, and tragedy ensues. Unlike the series’ 2013 reboot, the film directly connects to its predecessor, 2023’s Evil Dead Rise.
Evil Dead Burn was directed by Sébastien Vaniček, who previously helmed the arachnid-themed horror flick Infested. It stars Souheila Yacoub (Climax, Dune: Part Two) as Alice Price, who is mourning the loss of her husband with her in-laws when very bad things start to happen.
How many Evil Dead movies are there now?
Sam Raimi’s original The Evil Dead was released in 1981 on a shoestring budget and became one of the most iconic cult classic films of all time, thanks to its mix of schlock, comedy, and horror. Raimi returned to direct Evil Dead 2 in 1987, which is often considered the best entry in the series. In 1992, Raimi closed out his trilogy centered on Ash Williams with the time-travel flick A**rmy of Darkness.
In 2015, Raimi returned to the series with Ash vs Evil Dead, a Starz TV show set after the third film. It once again starred Bruce Campbell as Ash, who was forced to take up arms against the forces of evil after 30 listless years. The series ran for three seasons before getting canceled in 2018.
As for the series’ more recent films, there’s Fede Alvarez’s 2013 standalone sequel, Evil Dead, as well as 2023’s Evil Dead Rise and 2026’s Evil Dead Burn. Considering the original was a somewhat niche flick for horror buffs and weirdos, six movies and a TV show isn’t bad.
