Capcom has built up interest in the upcoming release of Resident Evil Requiem with a short film. Some viewers called it "the best Resident Evil adaptation in history."
The promotional video for Resident Evil Requiem, published by Capcom on February 2, continues to receive enthusiastic reviews from fans of the series.
The lead role in the video was played by Maika Monroe, known for the horror films "It Follows" and "Longlegs." According to the plot, the action unfolds in Raccoon City during the virus outbreak in 1998. The heroine, together with her daughter, tries to survive in the rapidly escalating chaos, which leads to a grim ending.
The short film was directed by Rich Lee, a music video maker and commercial director who has worked with Eminem, Lana Del Rey, and other well-known artists. Viewers note how complete and moving a story he managed to tell in just over three minutes. In addition, the video sparked nostalgia among longtime fans of the series, reminding them of the iconic late-1990s Resident Evil 2 trailer directed by George Romero. Some commenters are directly calling for the director to be given a budget for a full-length feature film.
In the comments under the video, users are sharing their impressions:
"It's insane that a three-minute short film is better than all the Resident Evil movies that have ever come out"
"Give the director of this video a budget for a full-length feature film."\n
"This is how Resident Evil adaptations should be made. Just do it, I beg you."\n
"Three minutes are better than Paul Anderson's entire career."
"I was actually crying while watching this. Everything we were waiting for from a Resident Evil movie has finally happened."
Resident Evil Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GeForce Now. According to the plot, players will return to Raccoon City as FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and series veteran Leon Kennedy, once again facing the consequences of Umbrella Corporation's experiments.
The video is available at the following link.
