Sony Pictures Entertainment and Capcom have released the first teaser for Resident Evil, the new film directed by Zach Cregger, best known for Barbarian and Weapons. The short preview emphasises atmosphere and set‑piece horror rather than direct adaptation of events or characters from Capcom’s long‑running survival‑horror franchise.

The trailer centres on an original protagonist enduring a sequence of Resident Evil‑like ordeals: fleeing hordes of the undead, traversing rural farms and urban streets, and resorting to shotguns and improvised weaponry. There are no overt ties to the games’ established lore, characters, or major plot beats, signalling a fresh cinematic approach rather than a literal translation of the source material.

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Visually, the teaser leans into kinetic camera work and gritty set design. Quick cuts and large‑scale encounters suggest a focus on visceral thrills and tense action, consistent with Cregger’s recent work. The tone is darker and less referential than many previous Resident Evil adaptations, prioritising standalone scares over franchise callbacks.

Resident Evil is scheduled to hit cinemas on 18 September 2026. The film is positioned as a new take on Capcom’s IP under the Sony Pictures banner, joining a long line of screen adaptations that have varied widely in style and reception.

Full coverage and the original teaser are available at Game Informer: gameinformer.com.