Return to Silent Hill initially released to the lowest domestic box office opening in the franchise's history. It has since grossed over $5 million in the U.S., while the international box office has pushed it to a total gross of over $42 million. According to Variety, the film was produced on a budget of $23 million before marketing costs.

The latest Silent Hill movie has landed on digital platforms almost exactly four weeks after its release in theaters, a relatively quick turnaround. The film’s digital pricing at the time of writing is also more reasonable than most other digital releases we’ve seen this year, with the full purchase listed at $19.99 and renting available for just $9.99.

While IGN’s review acknowledges that “those craving a truly great psychological horror experience are better off booting up a version of Silent Hill 2,” I respect any fan (or potential fan) getting a little curious. The film retains the game’s core premise of James Sunderland ‘returning’ to Silent Hill in pursuit of his wife, Mary. Most of the game’s core characters also appear, though with some particularly interesting casting and flashback decisions. All to say, there’s a mix of faithfulness and revisionism in this particular adaptation.

One strength of the film, at least according to our review, is the craftsmanship that went into recreating Silent Hill's atmosphere, aided by the return of Akira Yamaoka as the film's composer. Director Christophe Gans has more recently claimed that he was forced to edit the movie down to under two hours, with hopes of one day releasing his full Director’s Cut.

Otherwise, the Silent Hill franchise has certainly ramped up over the past couple of years with Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake as well as Konami’s most recent release, Silent Hill f. Another new game, Silent Hill Townfall, is slated for release sometime in 2026.

Streaming and Physical Release Details

Return to Silent Hill will be released in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 27, with all editions now up for preorder. The film was distributed by Cineverse, which itself hosts a free ad-supported streaming service that has a particular focus on niche horror movies. It’s unclear whether Return to Silent Hill will eventually be available through that service, or whether Cineverse will pursue streaming licensing elsewhere.

Blythe (she/her) is an Audience Development Coordinator at IGN who, when she isn't following streaming news, spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.