New Resident Evil Movie Will Be ‘Unlike Any of the Previous Films,’ Director Promises

Appearing astatine Sony Pictures’ CinemaCon presumption connected Monday, Barbarian manager Zach Cregger explained however his upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot volition beryllium “unlike immoderate of the erstwhile films” successful the franchise.

“There’s a infinitesimal that comes successful astir each Resident Evil crippled wherever you find yourself successful a acheronian passageway, your wellness is astir zero and there’s nary mode around,” Cregger told the assemblage of theatre owners and the press. “You person to spell done but you cognize there’s thing atrocious for you successful the darkness.”

“That is simply a thrill that the Resident Evil games person perfected,” helium added. “My movie volition beryllium built successful the tone of those games and follows 1 cardinal protagonist from constituent A to constituent B, arsenic they descend deeper into hell.”

Resident Evil is gearing up to sprout this summertime successful Europe with Euphoria and Wolfs histrion Austin Abrams reportedly lined up to star.

Cregger co-wrote the publication with Shay Hatten. According to The Hollywood Reporter’s sources, “the caller task is decidedly connected the fearfulness track. It is besides said to person elements of a wilderness endurance thriller.”

Producers connected the movie see Constantin Film, Vertigo Entertainment, and PlayStation Productions.

Resident Evil volition unfastened successful theaters connected September 18, 2026.

Sony's CinemaCon presumption besides revealed quality connected Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, and Sam Mendes' 4 films astir the Beatles.

Eric Goldman contributed to this report.