New Resident Evil Movie: Everything We Know So Far

Are you ready to return to Raccoon City? The new Resident Evil movie is almost here, and it's promising a terrifying, gory ride. Directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian), this reboot aims to honor the games while telling a brand-new story. Here's everything we know.

First up, the cast. Austin Abrams (Euphoria, The Walking Dead) leads as Bryan, a medical courier who gets caught in the chaos. Joining him are Zach Cherry, Johnno Wilson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kali Reis. Abrams previously worked with Cregger on Weapons, so expect some familiar chemistry.

Mark your calendars: Resident Evil hits theaters on September 18, 2026, just after the game franchise's 30th anniversary. The story is set during the infamous Raccoon City Incident, where Umbrella's experiments go haywire. But don't expect familiar faces like Leon or Claire. Cregger is telling an original tale with new characters. "I'm not going to tell Leon's story," he said, "because Leon's story is told in the games." Instead, it's a "love letter" to the survival-horror series, focusing on the dread and tension.

Cregger promises no narrative acrobatics—just a protagonist on a foot journey through a nightmare. The runtime is a tight 95 minutes, with the action kicking off just five minutes in. And yes, it will be gory. Abrams nearly got killed by 150-pound blood bags, and Cregger calls it his most violent work yet. He's aiming for "grotesque" and "weird" imagery, staying true to the games' tone rather than the campy action of previous movies.

There are already two trailers out, and they look intense. Box office projections are strong, with an opening weekend of $40-$50 million predicted—a record for the franchise. Plus, there's a popcorn bucket shaped like an organ-transport bag, minus the heart. So, will you be picking this up? Let us know what you think!