Resident Evil Film to Feature Original Characters

New Characters and Fresh Narrative in Zach Cregger’s Reboot of Resident Evil Franchise

Zach Cregger’s new horror film, Weapons (known as The Disappearance Hour in Portugal), debuted successfully with a $70 million box office, demonstrating the continued appeal of the genre. Beyond its theatrical success, Cregger is also generating excitement among Resident Evil fans, who anticipate his upcoming big-screen reboot of the beloved franchise. In an interview with Inverse, Cregger, a self-proclaimed fan of the games, outlined his vision for the new Resident Evil movie. He confirmed the film will introduce new characters and present a fresh narrative, while remaining faithful to the established lore and rules of the games. Cregger described his approach as “a love letter to the games,” assuring that the story will not bend or deviate from the franchise’s guidelines. Cregger explicitly confirmed that fan-favorite characters such as Chris, Claire, Leon, and Jill will not appear in this film. Their stories, he noted, have already been thoroughly covered within the games themselves. The film, slated for release in September 2026, aims to explore new facets of the Resident Evil universe through an entirely unique plot.

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