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- The upcoming Resident Evil film is being shot in Prague, Czech Republic, with the city standing in for snowy Raccoon City from the games.
- Fake snow, simulated gunfire, and stunt driving are being provided by a local company, Stillking Films, to create special effects for the film.
- Zach Cregger, the director of the new Resident Evil film, has stated that it will feature an original story within the Capcom game universe, including familiar elements like the Umbrella Corporation and zombie outbreaks, but not centering on established characters or following their specific storylines.
- The new Resident Evil film is scheduled for release in September 2026.
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Transformed Prague Stands in for Snowy Raccoon City for Resident Evil Filming
Recent photos from the set of the upcoming Resident Evil film, shared by The Prague Reporter, reveal a wintry Raccoon City. Constantin Film and director Zach Cregger chose Prague, Czech Republic, as the filming location earlier this year. A local reporter captured images showcasing the snowy set. An Indian restaurant has been transformed into the Oak Street Diner, and a bus stop sign for Central Station is also visible—both recognizable locations from the games. From October 29 to November 2, an action sequence was filmed in Prague’s Karlin neighborhood, featuring snow, shootouts, explosions, and high-speed car stunts. According to local onlookers, fake snow was present throughout the week, as filming primarily occurred at night. Although the games never explicitly state Raccoon City’s location, the production used vehicles with Colorado license plates, and even a Martin County Sheriff vehicle (despite no such county existing in Colorado). The reason for this detail is unclear.
Prague Transforms for Authentic Resident Evil Filming with New Story, Umbrella Corporation, and Zombie Outbreaks (September 2026)
To create the special effects, Stillking Films, a local company, partnered with the American production to provide fake snow, simulated gunfire, and stunt driving. The production closed Jirsikova and Maleho streets and restricted access to sections of Pernerova and Vitkova streets. A notice informed residents of the closures and requested that they keep indoor lights off during shooting to enhance the nighttime atmosphere. In September, Cregger told Entertainment Weekly that the new Resident Evil film will feature an original story within the Capcom game universe. The film will include familiar elements like the Umbrella Corporation and zombie outbreaks, but will not center on established characters like Leon Kennedy or follow their specific storylines. Cregger explained, “I won’t just take Leon and stick him in my own story… I’ve got respect for the games, so I’m keeping it real with a Resident Evil tale that fits right into the series, keeping everything fans love.” The new Resident Evil film is scheduled for release in September 2026.
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| Specification | |
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| Official Name | Resident Evil |
| Brief Summary | Described as a reboot that won't retell a story from the game series, but will return to the franchise's suspense/horror roots and be more faithful to the spirit of the early games. The film will attempt to capture “the moment that comes in every Resident Evil game where you find yourself standing in the mouth of a dark passageway with one shot left in the gun, and you know something horrible is waiting for you in that darkness – that awful moment where you have to will yourself forward.” The film will “follow one central protagonist from point A to point B, as they descend deeper into hell.” |
| Released | September 16, 2026 |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Production Companies | Constantin Film, Subconscious, Vertigo Entertainment, Davis Films, Columbia Pictures, PlayStation Productions |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Johnno Wilson |
| Director | Zach Cregger |
| Authors | Zach Cregger, Shay Hatten |
| Producers | Robert Kulzer, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan |