Overview

• The film will feature an entirely original screenplay that adheres to the rules and atmosphere of the games as a ‘love letter to the games,’ according to Cregger.
• Cregger confirmed he will not use established game characters like Leon S. Kennedy, opting instead to introduce new protagonists to drive the plot.
• Co-written with Shay Hatten, the reboot is produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions under Sony following a competitive bidding process.
• Euphoria actor Austin Abrams is in negotiations to star as the lead as pre-production advances.
• Set for a September 18, 2026 release, the project was registered with the Czech Audiovisual Fund in June, indicating planned production in the Czech Republic.