Sony Pictures is preparing everything for the theatrical release of the long-awaited reboot of Resident Evilfrom the director of Weapons y Barbarian, Zach Creggerscheduled for September.
After sharing a teaser trailer in April, the studio reveals the first official postersfrom the project starring Austin Abrams (Weapons), in which the dark atmosphere created by Cregger is previewed, which will include some of the strangest and most monstrous creatures that go beyond the typical zombie of Resident Evil by Capcom.
Abrams plays Bryan, a medical courier who navigates a zombie-infested Raccoon City with intense action and horror.
The acclaimed director's vision for the franchise is quite different from the previous seven live-action films and the short-lived Netflix series.
Since this project was announced, Cregger has been firm in his decision not to directly adapt the stories of the video games of Resident Evilstating that his film is an original story that “takes place in the world of the games”.
Take a look at the posters at the end of the note.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
“From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling—and terrifying— reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise.”
“In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unknowingly becomes embroiled in an action-packed, relentless race for survival when a fateful, frightening night descends into chaos around him.”
In addition to Abrams, the cast includes Paul Walter Hauser (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Zach Cherry (Severance), Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country), y Johnno Wilson (I Love That for You).
Cherry plays a scientist in a hospital, while Reis is an ex-military character.
Cregger directs the script he co-wrote with Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 3, John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina), based on an original story by Cregger.
When asked about his film Resident EvilCregger said:
“Es an original script. It's a strange story. I wrote it and I love it. It has nothing to do with any of the other 'Resident Evil' movies.‘. If I do my job, it will feel fresh and bold and strange.”
“It is a completely original story; it takes place in the world of Resident Evil”.
Based on the Capcom video games, the film franchise Resident Evil was released with the 2002 Sony original film, starring Milla Jovovich. The combined box office of the six films that make up the film saga has exceeded $1.2 billion dollars worldwide. In 2021, the reboot was released Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon Citywith direct premiere on Netflix.
Constantin Film produces and co-finances the film.
Producers are Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment, and Asad Qizilbash and Cater Swan of PlayStation Productions. The executive producers are Oliver Berben and Victor Hadida.
Sony Pictures has planned the premiere of Resident Evil for him September 18, 2026 in theaters and in IMAX.
Posters:
Source: https://cine3.com/primeros-posters-resident-evil-zach-cregger/
