Resident Evil has released new posters ahead of its theatrical release on September 18, 2026. The posters give audiences a first look at the dark and tense atmosphere of the upcoming film. Snow covered highways, empty streets and a feeling of isolation hint at a horror story filled with danger and survival.
The film is directed by Zach Cregger, who is known for horror films like Barbarian and the Oscar nominated film Weapons. With Resident Evil, the director is aiming to bring back the feeling of fear and tension that fans of the game series are familiar with.
Along with the posters, the makers also released a video featuring Zach Cregger talking about his vision for the movie. Explaining his approach, he said, “Resident Evil is the kind of a flagship for horror. Horror, its not action. What I love about survival horror games and Resident Evil mostly is this overwhelming feeling of dread, where it’s like, I have to go down this long dark passageway, I only have two shotgun shells, I know there’s a lot of shit in there waiting for me, and it’s all really bad… but I have to go.”
He further added, “So, I have this idea for a story in the world of resident evil, its kind of like me if I was dropped into the world of resident evil game, I’m terrible at guns, I wouldn’t know how any of them work, I’d miss 99 percent of all of my shots. I love the games. I played the games, I don’t know how many thousands of hours, but too many.”
The story follows Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, who works as a medical courier. What starts as a normal assignment soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival as he becomes trapped in a night filled with chaos and unimaginable horror.
Produced by Columbia Pictures and Constantin Film in association with TriStar Pictures, the movie will release in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Distributed in India by Sony Pictures Entertainment India, Resident Evil will arrive in theatres and Imax screens on September 18, 2026.