Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Resident Evil is a 2026 film directed by Zach Cregger. This guide provides information on the movie's premise and core details.

Spoiler-free: this page uses only the official synopsis and public data.

Resident Evil Ratings Snapshot

SourceScoreVotes
TMDB (audience votes)7.5/101814

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Resident Evil at a Glance

Poster for Resident Evil (2026)
Poster: TMDB
Release date2026-09-16
GenresHorror, Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime1 h 34 min (94 minutes)
Directed byZach Cregger
Written byShay Hatten, Zach Cregger
Top castAustin AbraDIH, Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis, Zach Cherry
US ratingR
ProductionConstantin Film, Subconscious, Vertigo Entertainment
More detailsIMDb page · TMDB page

What Is Resident Evil About? (Spoiler-Free)

A medical courier named Bryan becomes trapped in a night of chaotic survival. He must navigate a dangerous and frightening situation as everything falls apart around him.

Cast and Characters

  • Austin AbraDIH as Bryan
  • Paul Walter Hauser as Paul
  • Kali Reis as Maxine
  • Zach Cherry as Carl
  • Johnno Wilson as Officer Wilson
  • Shaun W. Loeser as Puker
  • Zach Cregger as Intercom (voice)
  • Emily Piggford as Dr. Maria Stokes

Behind the Camera

Music byHays Holladay, Ryan Holladay
CinematographyDariusz Wolski
EditingJoe Murphy
ProducersRobert Kulzer, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Asad Qizilbash

Who Should Watch Resident Evil?

It may suit you if:

  • You enjoy horror and science fiction films.
  • You are interested in adventure stories involving high-stakes survival.
  • You want to see a film directed by Zach Cregger.

You might skip it if:

  • You prefer movies without horror elements.
  • You do not enjoy stories centered on survival scenarios.

Before You Watch

This horror science fiction film has a runtime of 94 minutes and is rated R.

Movies Like Resident Evil

These picks come from TMDB’s audience recommendations for Resident Evil.

TitleTMDB scoreAbout
Die Alone (2024)6.5/10Lost in a world reclaimed by nature and overrun by mysterious creatures, Ethan, a young man with amnesia navigates the dangerous landscape in search…
Land of the Dead (2005)6.3/10The living dead have taken over the world, and the remaining humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they cope with the situation.
Re-Kill (2015)5.9/10Five years after a zombie outbreak, the men and women of R-Division hunt down and destroy the undead.
Resident Evil (2002)6.7/10When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from…
Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)6.3/10Years after the Racoon City catastrophe, survivors travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)6.4/10As the city is locked down under quarantine, Alice finds out that the people that died from the previous incident at the Umbrella Corporation have…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Resident Evil (2026)?

Resident Evil (2026) runs 1 h 34 min (94 minutes), according to TMDB.

Who directed Resident Evil?

Zach Cregger.

Who stars in Resident Evil?

Austin AbraDIH, Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis, Zach Cherry, Johnno Wilson.

When was Resident Evil released?

The first release date listed on TMDB is 2026-09-16.

What is the US rating of Resident Evil?

TMDB lists a US rating of R. Check the official rating body for the reasons behind it.

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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.