Resident Evil reboot film to premiere Sep 18 2026

A new "Resident Evil" film, aiming to reboot the long-running video game adaptation franchise, is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026. The project, directed by Zach Cregger, debuted its first full trailer on July 23, 2026, ahead of the director's appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.

The film stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier whose routine delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital spirals into a desperate fight for survival after he accidentally strikes a zombie with his car. According to the official synopsis, Bryan finds himself in a nonstop race for survival as a single horrifying night collapses into chaos around him. The supporting cast includes Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser.

Cregger, known for directing "Barbarian" and co-writing "Weapons," has been explicit that his film is an original story set within the "Resident Evil" universe and will not directly adapt any specific game's plot or include iconic characters like Leon S. Kennedy. He described the protagonist as an ordinary person with no combat skills, contrasting with the games' trained operatives. The director's stated goal is to capture the feeling of playing the classic survival...