New Resident Evil movie set for 2026 release: Everything you need to know so far

Fans of the 'Resident Evil' franchise have something exciting to look forward to. Sony has officially announced the release date for a brand-new 'Resident Evil' movie. According to an update from ANI, the film is scheduled to hit theaters in the United States on September 18, 2026. This new addition to the popular horror series will be directed by Zach Cregger, who is also co-writing the script alongside Shay Hatten.
The upcoming movie is being produced by Constantin Film, which has been involved with the 'Resident Evil' films since the very beginning. Constantin Film is also co-financing the project. Robert Kulzer will serve as a producer for the studio, while Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo Entertainment are on board as well. PlayStation Productions, known for working on game-based film and TV adaptations, is also part of the team bringing this movie to life.
Zach Cregger is no stranger to directing and writing. He gained attention for his work on the horror film Barbarian, which was a big hit. Before that, he co-directed Miss March and The Civil War on Drugs with Trevor Moore. Cregger also produced the 2025 sci-fi thriller Companion. Fans are already looking forward to his next movie, Weapons, starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, which is set to release in January 2026. Now, with Cregger leading the new Resident Evil movie, expectations are high.
For those unfamiliar with the origins of Resident Evil, it started as a survival horror video game developed by Capcom in 1994. The first game was released on the PlayStation in 1996 and quickly became a huge success. Over the years, the series has expanded across different gaming platforms and has become one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time.
The Resident Evil movies have been a big part of the franchise’s popularity. The first film was released in 2002, starring Milla Jovovich as the lead character, Alice. The movie also featured Michelle Rodriguez. Jovovich went on to star in several sequels, including 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004),' 'Resident Evil: Extinction (2007),' 'Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010),' 'Resident Evil: Retribution (2012),' and 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)'. More recently, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was released in 2021, rebooting the series with a new cast and storyline that stuck closer to the video game’s plot.
With this latest announcement, 'Resident Evil' fans can once again get ready for more thrilling action and terrifying horror on the big screen. The film’s release is still over a year away, but updates about casting, trailers, and plot details are expected in the coming months.
Stay tuned as more information about the 2026 Resident Evil movie is revealed!