< Back to all clusters
[CULTURE] · United States · 100 sources

started · updated

Resident Evil reboot earns record critical scores ahead of 2026 release

The new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, is set for a theatrical release in mid-September 2026. The film has received high critical acclaim, with Rotten Tomatoes scores reaching as high as 98%, making it the highest-rated entry in the franchise's history.

Departing from previous installments that focused on established characters like Alice, this reboot features an original story set within the Resident Evil universe. The plot follows Bryan, a medical courier played by Austin Abrams, who becomes trapped in Raccoon City during a biological outbreak while attempting to deliver a critical package.

Critics have praised the film for its visceral horror, dark humor, and its ability to capture the tension of the original video games. Early box office projections suggest the film could potentially break the franchise's domestic opening record, currently held by Resident Evil: Afterlife.

Entities

Austin Abrams · Capcom · Raccoon City · Resident Evil · Sony · Sony Pictures · Zach Cregger

Sources

V kinech od 17. září [www.totalfilm.cz]
Resident Evil | Recensione Cinema [www.thegamesmachine.it]