The first Resident Evil movie trailer from Weapons director Zach Cregger is finally here and it looks like the horror video game series is getting the adaptation it deserves

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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:50:46 +0000

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Resident Evil fans could be getting the adaptation of their dreams, as Zach Cregger's new movie looks very promising.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie has a terrifying first trailer The upcoming movie is being called a "reinvention" of the popular horror game franchise It will be released in theaters on September 18, 2026 Zach Cregger is refusing to rest on his
laurels after the success of Weapons , as we now have a terrifying trailer
for his take on the Resident Evil franchise.

The new movie arrives in theaters from September 18, and the plot teases: "In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos." It seems that Cregger's Resident Evil won't be a direct remake of any of the games, a strategy that has worked well for other adaptations such as Prime Video' s Fallout . Article continues below You may like Resident Evil Requiem's short film may hold huge hints to two mysteries No Resident Evil Requiem demo? Frustrating, but itll be worth the wait The new Resident Evil Requiem trailer seems to confirm the appearance of one fan favorite character

Take a look at the new trailer below. RESIDENT EVIL Official Teaser Trailer (4K) - YouTube Watch On What else do we know about Zach Cregger's Resident Evil? Leon Kennedy is a fan favorite from the Resident Evil franchise. (Image credit: Capcom) As noted above, it doesn't seem like Resident Evil will adapt any of the core characters seen in the video game series. Whether or not some familiar faces will show up remains a mystery, but the protagonist for Cregger's take is medical courier Bryan, who is a brand new addition to the franchise.

So far, so good, especially Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was a
flop, and the cancellation of the 2022 Netflix television series angered
fans.

Austin Abrams stars as Bryan, and there's an excellent cast joining him including Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Johnno Wilson. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

I'm going to be first in line for this new horror movie, especially considering how impressed I was by Weapons . Finally, Resident Evil fans
could be getting the adaptation of their dreams. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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