Sony Releases First Resident Evil Teaser Trailer

Sony Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger and set for theatrical release on September 18, 2026. The preview introduces an original story within the Resident Evil universe, centering on Bryan, a medical courier played by Austin Abrams, who becomes trapped in a chaotic outbreak during one terrifying night in Raccoon City.

In the trailer, Bryan, en route to Raccoon City General Hospital with a delivery, strikes a strange woman on a snowy mountain road. As he attempts to assist her, he encounters mutated creatures, bioengineered monstrosities with tentacle-like features, and zombies overrunning the area. Stranded in an abandoned house and later navigating a zombie-infested town, Bryan arms himself while racing for survival amid escalating horror. The footage emphasizes a suffocating atmosphere of dread, resource scarcity, and relentless pursuit, evoking the survival horror roots of Capcom's video game series.

Cregger, known for directing Barbarian and Weapons, co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten. He has described the film as obedient to the games' lore while telling a fresh narrative, avoiding established...