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Resident Evil Reboot: Ordinary Hero Faces Zombie Outbreak

3/10/2026

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Zach Cregger, the director, will release the Resident Evil reboot on September 18, 2026.
The film is set in Raccoon City and follows Bryan, a medical courier, during a dog-bite zombie outbreak.
Script leaks describe a focus on the T-virus's effects on an ordinary civilian, unlike earlier adaptations.
Some fans worry about a comedic tone, but Cregger emphasizes adherence to the franchise's core elements.

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Story summary

Zach Cregger, the director, will release the Resident Evil reboot on September 18, 2026.
The film is set in Raccoon City and follows Bryan, a medical courier, during a dog-bite zombie outbreak.
Script leaks describe a focus on the T-virus's effects on an ordinary civilian, unlike earlier adaptations.
Some fans worry about a comedic tone, but Cregger emphasizes adherence to the franchise's core elements.