Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie opens on September 18, 2026. The film showcases an original story set in the Resident Evil universe. It does not adapt existing game narratives.
The main character is a medical courier named Bryan, played by Austin Abrams. This character is a departure from the franchise’s traditional focus on zombies. Cregger aims to create a unique experience with this film.
Key facts:
- The film will be released in IMAX.
- This is the eighth installment in the Resident Evil series.
- It is the second reboot after 2022’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
- Cregger has not seen any previous films in the franchise.
Cregger describes the film as his most visually gonzo project. He emphasizes that it focuses more on “weird creature stuff” than traditional zombies. In fact, there are only two zombie scenes in the entire movie.
Director’s perspective:
- Zach Cregger stated, “Believe it or not, this movie doesn’t utilize zombies that much.”
- He added, “I wouldn’t call this like a zombie movie necessarily.”
- Cregger believes that viewers will experience a journey similar to playing the games.
The film takes place alongside events from Resident Evil 2. It aims to capture elements of gameplay within its structure. Unique set pieces will feature various horrors, enhancing the viewing experience.
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