RESIDENT EVIL (2026)

Skip it. Although, fans of the games will find an exciting rendition of the franchise, strong problematic content comes along with the thrills, so consider yourself warned.

The movie sets out to tell an original story that differs completely from the video games that inspired it. Some fans may feel disappointed by this. With anticipation, riveting scares, and a bit of comedy, Zach Cregger succeeds in preserving the core elements that fans love about the game franchise.

It's action-packed! There is hardly a dull moment as the main protagonist either runs for his life or fights for it. The pacing also works extremely well, so the story never stays in one place for too long. Even if you are a fan of the games, there is a high possibility that your jaw will hit the floor on multiple occasions. Yet, we say skip this one altogther.

A medical courier named Bryan is tasked with delivering a mysterious package to a hospital in Raccoon City. As the night progresses, Bryan discovers that this assignment is much more than what he signed up for. To overcome frightening obstacles, Bryan must learn to adapt and endure monsters he couldn't have imagined.

Three stars for a story that knows how to have fun with horror, but some rough edges keep it from reaching its full potential; the horror and comedy mesh well, a feat that not many movies manage.

Austin Abrams does a phenomenal job as an amateur survivalist who doesn't really know what he's getting himself into. His interactions with himself and the other characters give viewers someone they can connect with and ultimately root for.

A few scenes feel unnecessary to the plot and seem to exist mainly to build the world further. Additionally, the final scene feels rushed, leaving viewers wanting more from the character they've followed throughout the story. His wants and feelings never receive the conclusion they deserve.

For all its rough edges, horror and humor make surprisingly good company, but the strong foul language alone makes this a ride best to avoid.

A solid Pagan worldview carries this movie, laced with anti-capitalist content about the dangers of big business. Umbrella Corporation functions as a stand-in for any tech giant with too much power, and it makes most of its money through military and weapons research. The company's greed and its reckless experiments sit at the center of the outbreak that destroys the city.

The world Bryan moves through offers little real hope or moral order. Zombies take bullets to the head and get blown apart, people get devoured by monsters, and an arm gets amputated along the way. A man shouts "Thank God," and a survivor earns the word miracle, but the movie never grounds those lines in anything real. Bryan's choice to build a family with Michelle stands out as the one clear bright spot in an otherwise bleak, chaotic world.

Scripture warns against the corruption that comes with wealth and power: "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils" (1 Timothy 6:10).

RESIDENT EVIL succeeds as a horror movie. It builds a story that stands on its own instead of retreading familiar ground, while keeping the tension and dread that made the games a hit, so longtime fans of the franchise may be tempted to watch. this one. Anyone who enjoys action-heavy horror will likely find a lot to appreciate in the craft on display. That said, the mutated gore and the barrage of harsh language push this one well past a family-friendly watch, and that content alone is reason enough to skip it. This is a well-made movie for the wrong audience.