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Resident Evil

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From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling -- and terrifying -- reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
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Critics Consensus

Packing unforgettable scares into a sleek runtime while Austin Abrams' crack comedic timing provides crucial levity, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is a propulsive tribute to the pleasure and terror of playing a truly spooky video game.

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Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil capitalizes on the thrills of the game, delivering a gruesome, twistedly funny addition to the saga with a relatable hero in Austin Abrams.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 5 days ago
3/4
Social commentary with a gleeful helping of anarchic, cartoonishly over-the-top mayhem? Yes, please — sign me up immediately. Go to Full Review
Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting Sep 25, 2026
3/5
Its mixture of horror and comedy counteracts the stakes but provides some genuinely unhinged hilarity. Go to Full Review
Stephanie Zacharek TIME Magazine Sep 24, 2026
Resident Evil is largely a one-man show, and Abrams carries it deftly. Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk 5 hrs ago
9/10
Overall it’s a really fun movie and despite the nitpicks of Resident Evil fans it is objectively the best live action film in the franchise. Go to Full Review
Nelson Acosta Koimoi 13 hrs ago
3/5
Zach Cregger defines his style in this adaptation of Resident Evil, one that focuses on adapting the experience of playing the games rather than adapting the characters or world from them. Go to Full Review
Chris Sawin Video Librarian Magazine 18 hrs ago
4/5
The film utilizes what made the games so entertaining and memorable, but it revolves around a unique story with original characters. Meanwhile, the film is horror on the surface, but it's also funny, has a lot of action, and is incredibly thrilling. Go to Full Review
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Raymond S 2 hrs ago Great jump sacares with a sense of humor See more Quentin 3 hrs ago Incredible scary/thriller movie. Best I’ve seen in years, my date and I were on the edge of our seats the entire time See more RoosterReviews 3 hrs ago only thing that threw me off with this one was that he wasn't more scared by the situation he was in and I think the movie had to much comedy in it. The monsters are amazing as is the plot of the movie will be watching again when it streams See more Coldremorse 3 hrs ago So much fun to watch. See more Jonathan Hotchkiss 6 hrs ago The movie had good jump scares and interesting animations and creativity. The movie just lacked substance it was boring. See more brittney 6 hrs ago It was horribly funny 😭 See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling -- and terrifying -- reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
Director
Zach Cregger
Producer
Robert Kulzer, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Carter Swan, Asad Qizilbash
Screenwriter
Zach Cregger, Shay Hatten
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Constantin Film, PlayStation Productions, Columbia Pictures
Rating
R (Strong Bloody Violence|Language Throughout|Gore)
Genre
Horror, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 2026, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$103.5M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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