Zach Cregger is directing a new Resident Evil movie, set to hit theaters on September 18, 2026. This film will not adapt any existing video game but will tell an original story.
The plot unfolds during the events of Resident Evil 2. It follows Bryan, a medical courier played by Austin Abrams, as he navigates the chaos outside Raccoon City during the first night of the T-Virus outbreak.
Cregger co-wrote the script with Shay Hatten. He aims to recapture the immersive experience of playing a Resident Evil video game. “If you love the games, you will feel their influence everywhere in the movie,” he stated.
The film also stars Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. It has been described as a thrilling and terrifying reinvention of the franchise.
Key details:
- The first trailer was revealed at CinemaCon on April 30, 2026.
- Cregger emphasized that this story features a new character rather than established heroes from the games.
- This approach represents a bold strategy for a franchise rich in lore across multiple films and video games.
As excitement builds for this unique take on survival horror, fans eagerly anticipate how it will fit into the broader Resident Evil universe.
