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2026 Resident Evil reboot – new details

Entities: Austin Abrams · Zach Cregger · PlayStation Productions · Constantin Film · Resident Evil

Overview

Sony Pictures released the first official trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot on 23 July 2026, presenting a 95‑minute IMAX‑ready teaser that follows courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) through a night of Raccoon‑City’s T‑virus outbreak. The sequence emphasizes relentless body‑horror survival, featuring mutated “weird creatures,” game‑era Easter eggs and a single, sprawling chase. Production notes revealed a near‑fatal stunt when a 150‑lb blood‑bag prop fell from a crane, missing Abrams by a step.

At San Diego Comic‑Con, Cregger clarified the film is an independent reboot set in 2026 rather than the 1990s and does not continue earlier movies. He described it as “my own horror story,” aiming to capture the games’ tension, vulnerability and survival focus instead of adapting any specific title. He also instructed Abrams to draw on John McClane, Marty McFly and Kevin McCallister for his performance, and highlighted the use of practical effects over CGI.

Cregger later said the movie will be his most violent work, a raw, bloody affair that begins with intense action within the first eight minutes. The story adds a personal element: Bryan learns his girlfriend is pregnant while battling monsters. Co‑written with Shay Hatten, the film features a cast that includes Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser. It is slated for worldwide release on 17–18 September 2026, with a Brazilian theatrical opening on 17 September, and is produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions.

Timeline

  1. about 14 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Director Zach Cregger vows ultra‑violent Resident Evil reboot

    Zach Cregger promises an ultra‑violent Resident Evil reboot focused on survival horror, with a new story starring Austin Abrams, co‑written with Shay Hatten and produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation, set

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Resident Evil film guides Austin Abrams with iconic heroes; actor escapes near‑fatal crane accident

    Director Zach Cregger had Austin Abrams model his *Resident Evil* role on John McClane, Marty McFly and Kevin McCallister, and the actor narrowly escaped death when a 150‑lb blood bag fell from a crane during a

  3. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Zach Cregger Unveils Independent Resident Evil Film for 2026 Release

    Zach Cregger announced an independent Resident Evil film, set for a Sept 18 2026 release, with a new 2026‑era story and trailer showing courier Bryan battling a city‑wide infection.

  4. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 69 sources
    Resident Evil film trailer reveals new survival‑horror reboot by Zach Cregger

    Sony’s Resident Evil trailer, directed by Zach Cregger, introduces a new survival‑horror reboot starring Austin Abrams as courier Bryan amid a Raccoon City viral outbreak. The film hits theaters worldwide in SE

  5. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Set for 95‑Minute Runtime

    AMC lists Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot at 95 minutes, set for a September 18, 2026 release. The fast‑paced, R‑rated film stars Austin Abrams and emphasizes a point‑A‑to‑point‑B survival story.

  6. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Zach Cregger frames new Resident Evil film as a ‘Frodo‑like’ journey for ordinary hero

    Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film stars Austin Abrams as ordinary hero Bryan, likened to Frodo’s trek, and opens on 18 Sept 2026.

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