The Resident Evil movie delivers exactly what longtime fans crave — a brutal, game‑faithful descent into survival horror.
It’s scary, gory, bloody, and straight‑up insane, capturing the chaotic energy of the original game with surprising precision. Fans will appreciate the impressive Resident Evil game‑to‑film accuracy present throughout the adaptation. The atmosphere feels ripped straight from the console: tight corridors, grotesque creatures, and that constant sense of “I’m one step away from dying.” The film doesn’t shy away from the franchise’s signature gore either — it leans into it with confidence, making every encounter feel like a boss fight.
The performances elevate the carnage. The main character is magnetic, grounded, and easy to root for. You get invested fast — maybe too invested. Because while the movie nails the game’s structure, it also mirrors its emotional frustration. You’re watching this character fight, survive, push through hell, and you’re waiting for that big win, that final conquer, that YES, we beat the game moment.
And then… It doesn’t give you the payoff you were expecting. Not a failure — just a narrative choice that hits like a “WTF” moment. It’s bold, but it leaves you wanting that victory screen.
Still, the film’s commitment to the game’s DNA is undeniable. It’s a visceral, faithful adaptation that understands exactly what Resident Evil is supposed to feel like — even if the ending doesn’t deliver the triumph you were rooting for.
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.
From TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis Films, Resident Evil hits theatres September 18, 2026.
Directed by
Zach Cregger
Written by
Zach Cregger & Shay Hatten
Produced by
Robert Kulzer, Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Victor Hadida, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan
Executive Producers
Oliver Berben, Richard Wright, Robert Bernacchi
Cast
Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser
