Sony Pictures has officially announced a September 18, 2026 theatrical release for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot, marking a return to the franchise’s horror roots with a fresh vision from the acclaimed Barbarian director.
What We Know So Far
🔹 Director & Co-Writer: Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons)
🔹 Co-Writer: Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 3 & 4, Ballerina)
🔹 Producers: Constantin Film, Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee & Miri Yoon, PlayStation Productions
🔹 Production Companies: Sony’s Columbia Pictures & Constantin Film
🔹 Release Date: September 18, 2026
🔹 Tone & Story: Inspired by the original Capcom game’s horror roots
Why This Matters
- A New Vision: Cregger, one of horror’s hottest new directors, aims to bring Resident Evil back to survival-horror storytelling, moving away from the action-heavy approach of previous films.
- Big Franchise Power: With a $1.2 billion global box office, Resident Evil is one of the highest-grossing video game adaptations ever.
- Sony’s Commitment: After Warner Bros. showed interest, Sony locked it down, emphasizing its importance for their 2026 slate.
What’s Next?
Filming details and casting are yet to be revealed, but expectations are high for Cregger’s darker, scarier take on the beloved survival horror series.