Stranded traveler gets more than he bargained for in Resident Evil teaser
Sony Pictures has released a new teaser for its upcoming Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, aiming to reboot the franchise with a fresh story set in the same universe as the games. The film, starring Austin Abrams, is described as a grounded, intense survival thriller inspired more by Evil Dead II than Cregger's previous film Weapons. Set for release on September 18, 2026, the movie follows a medical courier caught in a night of chaos, diverging from past adaptations while aiming to honor the spirit of the original games.
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a race for survival Stranded traveler gets more than he bargained for in Resident Evil teaser Fresh off the Oscar-winning Weapons, director Zach Cregger has his own vision for the gaming franchise. Jennifer Ouellette – Apr 30, 2026 3:02 pm | 6 Credit: YouTube/Sony Pictures Credit: YouTube/Sony Pictures Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The Resident Evil film franchise has grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide since the first film debuted in 2002, but an attempt to reboot it a few years ago floundered. Sony Pictures is trying again, this time tapping Zach Cregger—who wrote, produced, and directed last year’s Oscar-winning horror hit Weapons—for the project.
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