Malay Mail’s Top 10 picks: ‘Resident Evil’ tops Malaysian box office as ‘Chelot’ holds strong and local titles dominate streaming charts
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Sony Pictures’ 2026 Resident Evil has climbed to the top of the Malaysian box office...
In the week ending September 20, 2026, Sony Pictures' 2026 adaptation of Resident Evil emerged victorious, topping the Malaysian box office. Positive reviews and strong audience interest contributed to its success. Local film Chelot maintained its second-place position, continuing to draw audiences to cinemas. South Korean drama Hope claimed the third spot, while Astro Shaw's Terbang secured the fourth position. Malaysian productions enjoyed a strong presence in this week's cinema rankings.
On streaming platforms, Netflix Malaysia's chart was led by Kudrat 1968: High Council and Project: High Council. Malaysian animated series Kisah Bawah Tanah also broke into the top five. Cinta Dalam Sekam remained Viu's most-watched title, while Dia Perempuan Sialan (The Hidden Hand) made a strong debut at No. 2 on Viu.
Beyond the box office and streaming charts, Malay Mail curated a list of top entertainment picks for the weekend. At the cinema, films like Resident Evil, Chelot, Hope, Terbang, and Once Upon A Time In The Middle East were among the top 10. Streaming services like Netflix and Viu had their own top 10 shows, including Kudrat 1968: High Council, Project: High Council, Crew Girl, The Early Spring, Kisah Bawah Tanah, and The Scandal.
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