The new live-action Resident Evil movie released in theaters nationwide following early screenings, opening with a 96 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Release date: September 18, 2026, with early screenings on September 17.
- Review scores: 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 71 reviews, and 80 on Metacritic.
- Creative team: Directed by Zach Cregger, who co-wrote the script with Shay Hatten.
- Lead cast: Austin Abrams stars as Bryan, a freelance medical courier.
Production and Studio Strategy
Franchise Box Office Projections
The film is projected to achieve the biggest opening weekend in the history of the franchise. Constantin CEO Oliver Berben stated the studio consulted with Capcom despite no contractual obligation to do so.
Abrams plays the central role of the courier tasked with delivering a critical parcel directly into Raccoon City. Behind the scenes, the creative direction was shaped significantly by Cregger and co-writer Shay Hatten, whose script forms the backbone of this record-breaking adaptation.
With the nationwide rollout now underway following the mid-September preview events, industry analysts expect the box office performance to shatter previous benchmarks for the enduring video game property.
