Director Zach Cregger confirmed his upcoming Resident Evil adaptation will feature an original narrative separate from established game characters. Entertainment Weekly received details about the project, which excludes popular figure Leon Kennedy from the storyline. Cregger emphasized his respect for the gaming franchise while creating fresh content within the established universe.
The plot centers on a courier who delivers packages to an isolated medical facility. Austin Abrams appears likely to portray this character, who faces mutated creatures during a viral outbreak. Paul Walter Hauser recently joined the production cast.
This marks the third cinematic attempt to adapt Capcom's horror franchise. Paul W.S. Anderson previously directed six films starring Milla Jovovich, while Welcome to Raccoon City attempted a 2021 reboot. Netflix canceled a television series after one season.
The new film reaches theaters on September 18, 2026. Meanwhile, video game installment Requiem launches February 27, 2026.
The plot centers on a courier who delivers packages to an isolated medical facility. Austin Abrams appears likely to portray this character, who faces mutated creatures during a viral outbreak. Paul Walter Hauser recently joined the production cast.
This marks the third cinematic attempt to adapt Capcom's horror franchise. Paul W.S. Anderson previously directed six films starring Milla Jovovich, while Welcome to Raccoon City attempted a 2021 reboot. Netflix canceled a television series after one season.
The new film reaches theaters on September 18, 2026. Meanwhile, video game installment Requiem launches February 27, 2026.
