Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Teaser Unleashes Survival Horror on the Big Screen

The first look at Resident Evil has arrived, and it promises a gripping reinvention of the iconic horror franchise.

Helmed by filmmaker Zach Cregger—known for Weapons and Barbarian—the adaptation presents an original narrative centered on Bryan, a medical courier portrayed by Austin Abrams. The character finds himself thrust into a desperate, breathless struggle to survive after a single nightmarish evening spirals into complete pandemonium.

The supporting cast brings together Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser to round out the ensemble.

Audiences will get their chance to experience the terror when the film releases on September 18, 2026.

The Resident Evil video game series has maintained its grip on fans since its 1996 debut from Capcom. The games have long explored themes of viral outbreaks that morph humans and animals into grotesque, hostile mutations.

The teaser trailer showcases how Cregger's vision translates the gaming world's signature scares and suspense to the cinema screen.