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Resident Evil Reboot: New Storyline Set for 2026

4/2/2026

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Story summary
  • Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil reboot, aims to honor the franchise with a new story.
  • He says fans may "crucify" him for deviating from established lore.
  • The film will introduce original characters and emphasize the games' intense experience rather than exact narratives.
  • It is set between Resident Evil 2 and 3, following a courier in Raccoon City, with a September 18, 2026 release.