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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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

1 day ago

3/4

Social commentary with a gleeful helping of anarchic, cartoonishly over-the-top mayhem? Yes, please — sign me up immediately.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Sep 25, 2026

3/5

Its mixture of horror and comedy counteracts the stakes but provides some genuinely unhinged hilarity.

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

Sep 24, 2026

Resident Evil is largely a one-man show, and Abrams carries it deftly.

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Michael Nordine

Movie Brief

2 hrs ago

Might just be the best video game movie ever made, a title that recent trends suggest it won’t hold for long.

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Clement Tyler Obropta

Ithaca Times

23 hrs ago

Zach Cregger has found his calling, channeling Sam Raimi for an age of digital effects, IP fetishization, and the crushing cruelty of the gig economy.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

1 day ago

3.5/5

With 'Resident Evil', Zach Cregger may have actually changed the connotation of the phrase "it's like watching someone else play a video game" to be something positive.

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Bryant

51 min ago

Good jumpscares, great pacing with funn scenes

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Noah Barron-Munguia

8 hrs ago

I really enjoyed the movie. As a horror movie, it nailed all the boxes. As someone who knew a little bit about resident evil, I enjoyed the adaptation and nods at their fanbase. you can enjoy this movie even if you aren't aware of the franchise. relatable MC, funny moments, truly terrifying scenes. Thoroughly enjoyed the movie.

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Charlie

11 hrs ago

I fell alseep it just is not the same as the original resident evil movies the acting is terrible

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Google

13 hrs ago

I like the layout of how everything started in Racoon City

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Ryan

15 hrs ago

90 minutes of not stop thrills, kills and laughs. Best Resident Evil ever.

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John E

17 hrs ago

Movie started off really strong and thoughtout the rest of the movie until the ending.

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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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