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‘Resident Evil’ Officially Returns With a Terrifying New First Look [Exclusive]
Director Zach Cregger's new "Resident Evil" film has been confirmed for a theatrical release on 18 September, alongside an exclusive first-look image of star Austin Abrams. The project marks a major step for Cregger, who has built a strong reputation with the low-budget hit "Barbarian" and 2025's acclaimed "Weapons," and whose involvement raises expectations for a franchise adaptation that has had a mixed history on screen.
Notably, the film is not based on any specific "Resident Evil" game but is instead a new story set within the existing canon, co-written by Cregger and "John Wick" writer Shay Hatten. The cast includes Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Johnno Wilson alongside Abrams, whose newly revealed image shows him fleeing during what is described as one of the production's most complex scenes. Cregger has further projects lined up afterwards, including sci-fi film "The Flood" and a prequel to "Weapons".
In short
- Cregger's "Resident Evil" film opens in cinemas on 18 September
- New exclusive image shows star Austin Abrams in a tense scene
- Story is original, not based on a specific game, within series canon
Explained simply
Resident Evil is a horror series that began as video games about outbreaks of dangerous biological experiments. Its stories often feature people trying to survive threats created by a powerful company, and the series has since expanded into films and other media.
The new film is directed by Zach Cregger, known for horror films including Barbarian, and co-written with Shay Hatten, whose credits include the John Wick films. It introduces a new story within the series’ existing fictional world rather than adapting one particular game, with Austin Abrams among the cast.
The film adds to a screen history that has included several different Resident Evil adaptations. Its approach and Cregger’s involvement may interest both fans of the games and viewers who know his earlier work.
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