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SYNOPSIS

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. 

Cast

Austin Abrams
Zach Cherry
Kali Reis
and Paul Walter Hauser

Credits

Directed by

Zach Cregger

Written By

Zach Cregger & Shay Hatten

Produced by

Robert Kulzer, Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Carter Swan, Asad Qizilbash

Executive Producers

Oliver Berben, Victor Hadida, Richard Wright, Robert Bernacci

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Resident Evil FAQs

  • What is Resident Evil (2026)?

    Resident Evil is a 2026 survival-horror film co-written (with Shay Hatten) and directed by Zach Cregger, inspired by the Capcom survival horror video game series of the same name. Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing through its Columbia label, from TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis films, the film is a new installment in the Resident Evil film series and introduces Bryan, a new protagonist. 

  • When does the story take place?

    The new Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, takes place in 2026, during the T-virus outbreak in Raccoon City. 

  • Who are the main characters?

    The film centers on Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical supply courier who finds himself caught in a terrifying outbreak while delivering a package in Raccoon City. Along the way, he encounters Paul and Maxine, two employees of the Umbrella Corporation who give him a lift into Raccoon City.

  • What is the Umbrella Corporation?

    The Umbrella Corporation is the powerful, secretive pharmaceutical and biotechnology company responsible for creating the T-Virus — the virus that triggers the outbreak in Resident Evil.

  • Who are the cast and filmmakers behind Resident Evil (2026)?

    Resident Evil (2026) is co-written (with Shay Hatten) and directed by Zach Cregger. The film is produced by Robert Kulzer, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Zach Cregger, Victor Hadida, Asad Qizilbash, and Carter Swan. It is executive produced by Oliver Berben, Richard Wright, and Robert Bernacchi. The cast includes Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. 

  • Where can I watch Resident Evil (2026)?

    Resident Evil (2026) is available through major digital retailers, including Apple TV, Google TV, Starzplay, Etisalat, OSN on Demand , beIN on Demand and Sony Pictures Core.