Zack Cregger's new Resident Evil has undergone test screenings, and the initial reactions appear promising. The main character will be Austin Abrams' character, through whom the viewer experiences the events. He is referred to as the "player avatar," from whose perspective the film is seemingly "played through." This aligns with Cregger's own statements, as he did not want to retell familiar stories and aimed to convey the feeling of playing the game.
According to SlashFilm and World of Reel, the film emphasizes pace and almost completely abandons exposition. Sources describe it as a compact horror film lasting about 90 minutes. Cregger immediately immerses the viewer in the action, and the narrative is structured as a chain of tense scenes. Against this backdrop, one insider compared the film to George Miller's "Fury Road."
The script leak, which briefly appeared online earlier, is now perceived differently. At the time, the retellings caused controversy due to strange and sometimes absurd episodes. Now their logic seems clearer. Apparently, such scenes are integrated into the overall rhythm and contribute to the pace. However, the question remains open as to how much the leaked script corresponds to the final version and how much the film could have changed after the test screenings.
The main roles are played by Austin Abrams, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. The premiere is scheduled for September 18, 2026.
