Overview

• In interviews, director Zach Cregger has emphasized his passion for the Resident Evil series and his goal of delivering an authentic gameplay-style experience.
• A leaked synopsis from DanielRPK suggests the film follows courier Bryan as he navigates the Raccoon City outbreak during the events of Resident Evil 2 and 3.
• The project has entered late pre-production, with principal photography slated to begin in Europe shortly after August 8.
• Co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten, the screenplay tells an original survival-horror story within the Resident Evil universe rather than adapting an existing game plot.
• Sony, Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions have confirmed a theatrical release date of September 18, 2026.