NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 23, 2026 UTC
Director Zach Cregger has revived the flagging Resident Evil film franchise with a new reboot currently playing in theaters, according to a review by Ars Technica. Eschewing traditional direct game adaptations or complex narrative structures, Cregger crafted an original story set in the present day as the T-virus spreads through Raccoon City. [1]
The film centers on a medical courier named Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, who accepts one last delivery run during a heavy snowstorm. After hitting an infected pedestrian and encountering escalating horrors, Abrams anchors the movie with a performance that navigates panic, humor, and sheer terror. [1]
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- Review: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet — 2026-09-22T17:30:07+00:00