Resident Evil Reboot Trailer Drops, Set for September 2026

Sony Pictures released the official debut trailer for Zach Cregger's upcoming 'Resident Evil' reboot on an unspecified date in 2024. The survival horror film, co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten, stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier caught in a viral outbreak within Raccoon City. The movie is scheduled to open in theaters and IMAX on September 18, 2026.

The trailer showcases Bryan's descent into a chaotic Raccoon City, where a routine delivery escalates into a desperate fight for survival against mutated creatures and biological threats. Cregger's vision for this adaptation reportedly moves away from traditional zombie narratives to emphasize body horror and T-virus mutations, drawing from Capcom's video game universe.

Austin Abrams leads the cast as Bryan, with supporting roles filled by Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, and Kali Reis. The production is a collaboration between Constantin Film, Vertigo Entertainment, and PlayStation Productions, indicating a significant investment in bringing the iconic game franchise to the big screen with a new narrative direction. The film's focus on body horror and mutations suggests a distinct approach compared to previous 'Resident Evil' film iterations.