Resident Evil (2026)

Resident Evil (2026) is an upcoming American-German horror, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Zach Cregger from a screenplay he co-wrote with Shay Hatten. The film is a reboot of the film series of the same name, based on the iconic video game series by Capcom, and tells a completely original story within this universe.

Plot: Brian (Austin Abrams), a medical courier, sets out on a nighttime delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital. On a snowy mountain road, he accidentally hits an unknown woman. She survives, but something is very wrong with her. Trying to help, Brian finds himself at the center of a massive outbreak involving horrific tentacle mutations and bioengineered monsters. It's a relentless race for survival, where one fatal, terrifying night turns into chaos.

Cast:

• Austin Abrams as Brian
• Zach Cherry as Dave
• Kali Reis as Pauline
• Paul Walter Hauser as Karl
• Jonno Wilson as Max

Crew:

• Director: Zach Cregger
• Screenwriters: Zach Cregger, Shay Hatten
• Producers: Robert Kulzer, Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan
• Executive Producers: Oliver Berben, Richard Wright, Robert Bernacchi
• Studios: Constantin Film, Vertigo Entertainment, PlayStation Productions
• Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing (Columbia Pictures)

Franchise Chronology:

The film is part of a long series of Resident Evil adaptations. Here are the main projects in order of release:

• Resident Evil (2002) — The first film in the series, where Alice (Milla Jovovich) battles the Umbrella Corporation and zombies.
• Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) — Sequel where Alice teams up with Jill Valentine in a devastated Raccoon City.
• Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) — Alice travels through the desert, facing new mutants.
• Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) — Alice searches for the safe haven "Arcadia".
• Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) — Alice is trapped in an underwater Umbrella facility.
• Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016) — Alice's final battle against Umbrella.
• Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) — First reboot attempt, closer to the games, featuring Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy.
• Resident Evil (2026) — A new reboot by Zach Cregger with an original story.

Where to Watch:

The film will be released in theaters on September 18, 2026. Official streaming platforms have not been announced yet. Follow updates on the official pages of Sony Pictures and Constantin Film.