Resident Evil 2026 Review: Zach Cregger’s Blueprint for Horror

A dark, snowbound street in Raccoon City with flickering neon signs.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026) discards the typical action hero tropes for a terrifying, funny, and deeply human look at the Raccoon City outbreak. Starring Austin Abrams, this ‘sidequel’ proves that video game adaptations work best when they focus on atmosphere rather than fanservice.