Resident Evil Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 8, 2025

Resident Evil

Coming Out: Friday, September 18, 2026 Theaters

Director: Zach Cregger

Screenwriter: Zach Cregger • Shay Hatten

N/A Action N/A

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

March 8, 2025

Update status

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A "restart and refreshing" take on the popular video game.

Action Horror Based on Game Reboot

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Will you see Resident Evil?

84% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

16% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Resident Evil – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making Resident Evil – Crew List

A look at Resident Evil behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Zach Cregger last helmed Weapons and Barbarian. The film's writer Zach Cregger last penned Weapons and Barbarian.

Director: Zach Cregger
Screenwriters: Zach Cregger
Shay Hatten
Producer: Robert Kulzer

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Constantin Film
PlayStation Productions
Vertigo Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Resident Evil

Key Facts

This is a Resident Evil franchise reboot. 2025-03-08
Said to harken back to the original Capcom game’s horror roots. 2025-03-08

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2025

Development

Changed Resident Evil movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Resident Evil Trailers and Clips

No trailers are currently available.

Resident Evil Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Resident Evil is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 18 , 2026. There are one other movie scheduled for release on the same date, including Practical Magic 2.