The Deadites are back, and horror fans showed up in force.

‘Evil Dead Burn’ has officially carved out a strong opening weekend, pulling in more than $40 million worldwide. For a franchise built on relentless gore, unforgettable practical effects, and decades of loyal fans, it’s another impressive milestone.

The film earned $13.7 million domestically, while international audiences helped push the global total past the $40 million mark. With a reported production budget of around $20 million, Evil Dead Burn has already earned back roughly twice its production cost at the worldwide box...