New Resident Evil trailer sparks debate over franchise timeline placement

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New Resident Evil trailer sparks debate over franchise timeline placement

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GamesRadar+ · 3 hours ago

A fresh Resident Evil movie trailer has emerged showcasing director Zach Cregger's vision of the horror franchise. The footage follows Austin Abrams as Bryan, a hospital orderly whose routine delivery shift transforms into a survival ordeal as undead creatures overrun Raccoon City General, with supporting players hinting at sinister stakes surrounding his cargo.

Cregger previously stated the film would unfold as a parallel narrative occurring during the events of Resident Evil 2, yet viewers have flagged a notable inconsistency: the original game is set in 1998, while the trailer appears to depict contemporary era with visible smartphone technology. This temporal mismatch has left audiences questioning whether the movie shares the same year as its source material or operates in an updated timeframe altogether.

  • New Resident Evil movie trailer unveils director Zach Cregger's take featuring a hospital delivery worker encountering undead threats at Raccoon City General
  • Director confirmed the story unfolds parallel to Resident Evil 2's events, but fans spotted an apparent timeline inconsistency
  • Trailer shows modern technology (smartphone) despite RE2 being set in 1998, raising questions about the film's actual time period

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Originally published by GamesRadar+ as “Horrifying new Resident Evil movie trailer leaves fans confused over the timeline”.