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The clock above counts down to Resident Evil, Zach Cregger's reboot of the Capcom horror franchise for Sony Pictures, releasing in theaters on September 18, 2026.
Resident Evil is a fresh theatrical reboot of Capcom's horror franchise, directed by Zach Cregger for Sony Pictures and Constantin Film, releasing September 18, 2026. Coming off Barbarian (2022) and Weapons (2025) — both genre breakthroughs — Cregger pitches a new take on the survival-horror property with a new cast and original story rather than a direct adaptation of any single Resident Evil game.
Sony's earlier Resident Evil run includes the Paul W.S. Anderson-led six-film series with Milla Jovovich (2002-2017) and Welcome to Raccoon City (2021). Cregger's reboot starts a new continuity with horror-first sensibilities.
Cregger's track record on Barbarian and Weapons leans into structural surprise, suspense, and a willingness to let horror sequences breathe. Resident Evil is positioned as a hard-R reboot that prioritizes atmosphere and dread over the prior franchise's action-spectacle template.
Resident Evil opens theatrically worldwide on September 18, 2026 through Sony Pictures, with international distribution split between Sony's regional partners and Constantin Film. Streaming follows roughly 45-60 days post-theatrical on Netflix and through the Sony Pictures premium-VOD path.
For more 2026 horror and franchise theatrical countdowns, see the Digger (Iñárritu / Tom Cruise) countdown and the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Movie countdown.
When does Resident Evil release? Friday, September 18, 2026 worldwide. Who directs? Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons). Is this a reboot? Yes — a new continuity, not a sequel to Welcome to Raccoon City or the Anderson / Jovovich films. Where can I watch? Theatrically first; streaming via Netflix and Sony Pictures channels follows.
