Resident Evil Returns to Theatres on September 18, 2026, with a Terrifying New Vision
The Resident Evil franchise is getting a chilling new beginning as acclaimed filmmaker Zach Cregger, the visionary behind Barbarian and Weapons, reinvents Capcom’s iconic survival horror series for a new generation.
Produced by Columbia Pictures and Constantin Film, in association with TriStar Pictures, the all-new Resident Evil tells a completely original story packed with relentless suspense, brutal action, and heart-pounding survival horror.
Starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser, Resident Evil opens exclusively in theatres on September 18, 2026.
Resident Evil
- Director: Zach Cregger
- Starring: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, Johnno Wilson
- Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Runtime: 95 mins
Plot Synopsis
What begins as an ordinary delivery quickly becomes a nightmare.
Bryan (Austin Abrams) is a medical courier whose routine job takes a horrifying turn after he unknowingly becomes caught in the middle of a catastrophic event.
As one terrifying night spirals into total chaos, Bryan finds himself trapped in a desperate fight for survival against unimaginable horrors. With civilization collapsing around him and every decision becoming a matter of life or death, he must navigate a city consumed by terror while searching for answers before it’s too late.
Blending relentless action, nerve-racking suspense, and gruesome horror, Resident Evil promises a fresh standalone story that honors the franchise’s survival horror roots while delivering an intense cinematic experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Cast
- Austin Abrams as Bryan
- Zach Cherry as Dave
- Kali Reis as Pauline
- Paul Walter Hauser as Carl
Creative Team
Director
- Zach Cregger
Screenplay
- Zach Cregger
- Shay Hatten
Producers
- Robert Kulzer
- Zach Cregger
- Roy Lee
- Miri Yoon
- Carter Swan
- Asad Qizilbash
Executive Producers
- Oliver Berben
- Victor Hadida
- Richard Wright
- Robert Bernacchi
A Bold New Chapter for Resident Evil
Rather than retelling previous stories, Resident Evil (2026) introduces an original protagonist and an entirely new narrative set within the franchise’s terrifying universe. Zach Cregger’s reputation for crafting unsettling psychological horror and shocking suspense makes him an ideal choice to steer the series back toward its survival horror origins.
Fans can expect intense practical horror, edge-of-your-seat action, atmospheric tension, and terrifying creatures in what promises to be one of the franchise’s darkest and most suspenseful adaptations yet.
Release Date
Resident Evil opens exclusively in theatres on September 18, 2026.
