Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie set for 2026 release

A new Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger is set to release on September 18, 2026. Sony won a bidding war for the project, which will begin filming this summer. Predicted cast members include Cailee Spaeny as Jill Valentine, Alan Ritchson as Chris Redfield, and Paul Walter Hauser as Barry Burton. Other potential actors are McKenna Grace as Rebecca Chambers and Anthony Ramos as Brad Vickers. Antony Starr is suggested for Albert Wesker, while Austin Abrams may portray Leon Kennedy. The film aims to be a back-to-basics adaptation of the franchise.