Overview
- Sony released the first full-length trailer on July 23, confirming Austin Abrams stars as Bryan and that the film opens in theaters and IMAX on September 18, 2026.
- The trailer explicitly names Raccoon City and positions the movie as an original story that Cregger says runs parallel to the events of Resident Evil 2.
- Cregger and press materials emphasize varied mutations and practical creature effects over prolonged zombie set pieces, with the director saying there are only a few traditional zombie scenes.
- Early press screenings of the opening 20 minutes gave positive reactions to the film’s tone and Abrams’ lead performance, and listings indicate a lean runtime of about 95 minutes.
- The project is produced with Constantin Film, Vertigo, PlayStation Productions and Sony/Columbia, and coverage frames Cregger’s game‑inspired, single-protagonist approach as a possible model for future video game adaptations.