Earlier this year, reports emerged that a new Resident Evil movie was in the works from Zach Cregger, the writer and director of Barbarian, a recent breakout horror hit. Now, after a reportedly fierce bidding war among studios, the Resident Evil reboot is remaining with Sony Pictures, the studio that released the first seven films in the franchise.
Sony has confirmed that the next Resident Evil film will arrive on September 18, 2026. Cregger will direct the movie and co-write the script with Shay Hatten, a veteran of the John Wick films and their upcoming spin-off, Ballerina. Constantin Film–which produced the six Resident Evil movies starring Milla Jovovich as well as 2021’s previous reboot attempt, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City–will produce and co-finance the new movie alongside Sony’s PlayStation Productions.
A previous report from The Hollywood Reporter indicated that Warner Bros. and Netflix were among the bidders for the new incarnation of Resident Evil, which is believed to be a fresh start for the franchise. Cregger’s Resident Evil film has been described by THR as “a revamp that will take the title to its horror roots and be more faithful to the initial games.”
“I’ve been a rabid fan of these games for decades and to be able to bring this amazing title to life is a true honor,” said Cregger in a brief statement to Deadline. Cregger’s next horror movie, Weapons, will arrive on January 16, 2026. Details about the plot are scarce, but the cast includes Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Amy Madigan.
In order to make that September 2026 release date, the new Resident Evil film will have to enter production this year or by early 2026 at the latest. There’s currently no word about any casting for the movie.
Earlier this month, Resident Evil 5 was rated for a new console, which may mean a remaster is around the corner. That remains unannounced for now, but the RE franchise did have a recent collaboration with Dead by Daylight.
