Resident Evil Trailer: Video Game Movie From Weapons Director Zach Cregger

Apr 30, 2026 6:07am PT ‘Resident Evil’ Trailer: Zombie Video Game Movie Gets Horrifying New Take by ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger By Arushi Jacob Plus Icon Arushi Jacob Latest What’s Coming to Tubi in May 2026 19 hours ago Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’ 20 hours ago ‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ Free-to-Play Roguelite Game Launching From AMC, Ares Interactive (Gaming News Roundup) 20 hours ago See All Sony Sony has released the trailer for the upcoming horror film “Resident Evil.” Based on Capcom’s hugely popular horror video games, “Resident Evil” is co-written by Shay Hatten and “Weapons” helmer Zach Cregger, who also serves as director. The film does not feature established characters from the “Resident Evil” universe such as Leon S. Kennedy or Jill Valentine, as Cregger aimed to create a new and original story. The plot will introduce a new protagonist—a courier delivering a package—who finds himself in the middle of a Raccoon City outbreak.The original “Resident Evil” was released as a PlayStation game in 1994, but was later made available on several different consoles. There have been more than a dozen sequels and remakes of the games, including this year’s “Resident Evil Requiem.” Related Stories 'Little House on the Prairie' Trailer: Netflix's Reboot Introduces the New Ingalls Family ‘Enola Holmes 3’ Sets July Release Date on Netflix, Drops First-Look Photos of Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge's Big Wedding There have been six previous “Resident Evil” films, beginning with Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez’s 2002 film. Jovovich went on to lead “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” (2004), “Resident Evil: Extinction” (2007), “Resident Evil: Afterlife” (2010), “Resident Evil: Retribution” (2012) and “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” (2017). In 2021, filmmaker Johannes Roberts took on the franchise reboot “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” as writer and director. The franchise has collectively grossed over $1.2 billion at the global box office.The latest “Resident Evil” film is produced and co-financed by Constantin Film. Robert Kulzer, Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee, Miri Yoon and PlayStation Productions are also producing.Cregger’s credits as a writer-director include “Miss March,” “The Civil War on Drugs” (both alongside Trevor Moore), “Barbarian” and last year’s “Weapons.” Popular on Variety “Resident Evil” will be in theaters on Sept. 18. Watch the trailer below. Jump to Comments CBS to Air First-Ever ‘The Price Is Right’ Live Special, Adds Kids Choice Awards Simulcast Jez Butterworth Sets Five Year Film and TV Deal with Universal Entertainment CBS’ George Cheeks Concedes This Season’s Total Viewers Ratings Crown to NBC: ‘Legendary February Will Be the Reason for That’ Versant Says 2025 Profit Fell, Citing Revenue Dips in Advertising, Distribution ‘NCIS: New York’ Starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan Set at CBS ‘Marshals’ Most-Watched New TV Show of the Season, as CBS Touts Its Broadcast and Streaming Strength Against Competitors JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...