Another ‘Resident Evil’ movie is on the way from Sony, and fans ask: "Do we really need another one?"

A Resident Evil film reboot finally has found a home with Sony, as it is coming out on September 18, 2026. The upcoming installment in the survival horror franchise is directed and written by Zach Cregger, who also directed and wrote the much-acclaimed horror film Barbarian.

The project represents a turn back to the horror origins of the original Capcom video games.

While some fans are excited, others are shaking their heads, wondering if the creators ever learn from their past mistakes. The internet is divided—some are here for the chaos, while others are begging for studios to invest in fresh, original ideas instead of rebooting the same thing over and over.

Despite making money, the Resident Evil films have a history of getting roasted by critics. Fans have long complained about how these movies ditch the survival horror roots of the games in favor of over-the-top action.

Now, with yet another reboot looming, users are already predicting the inevitable cycle: big hype, big budget, and big letdown.

An X user (@Cmmon__Sense) asked a BIG question:

"Do we really need another one of them?"

And what better than a pictorial representation hilariously depicting the entire situation?

A user (@szaseiji) said:

"The last few Resident Evil movies were a joke, let’s hope they’re taking this seriously now."

A user (@Deckard20191) mentioned:

"Dear Lord, make it stop already."

A user (@LuquitasLXXXIV) urged:

"Please, let the franchise rest in peace... or whatever remains of it."

Serving an explanatory roast, a user (@ShadyTimes) said:

"The 100th time trying to make a Resident Evil movie and they will fail miserably because they can't find the right cast and they won't follow the original story from the video games. Like it's easy af, they have the script ready lmao."

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Background and bidding war of the Resident Evil franchise

The Resident Evil franchise, starting as a spin-off of Capcom's popular video game series, has become a household name in the gaming and horror movie industry.

The franchise has branched out into many films, animated films, television shows, comics, and books, with its live-action films alone raking in more than $1.2 billion at the box office.

The franchise rights became available in January 2025, triggering a heated bidding war between major studios such as Warner Bros. and Netflix.

As per The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Sony finally won the bid, acquiring the rights through its Columbia Pictures arm.

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Zach Cregger's vision of the Resident Evil

Zach Cregger, known for movies like Barbarian, has joined the project. Being a "rabid fan" of the Resident Evil franchise, Cregger seeks to bring the franchise back to its horror roots and draws inspiration from the original games, Deadline reports.

The move will meet fan demands and deliver a more accurate adaptation of the source material. Cregger's participation was instrumental in creating hype among bidders, as his triumph with Barbarian made him a new voice in the horror genre, per THR.

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About production, collaboration, and release

The movie is produced by Constantin Film, owners of the rights to the franchise since the late 1990s, and co-financed by the same company.

PlayStation Productions is also on board. Other producers are Robert Kulzer of Constantin, Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment.

Cregger has co-written the screenplay with Shay Hatten, who has also written Army of the Dead and John Wick: Chapter 4.

Sanford Panitch, president of Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group, touted the film as "one of our most important releases in 2026," to Deadline.