Early reactions to the upcoming Resident Evil film reboot from director Zach Cregger are beginning to surface, with reports suggesting a strong reception from initial test screenings.
AestheticGamer, also known as Dusk Golem, shared that “Yeah, grapevine murmurs floating around the rumor sphere is early test screenings around Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film is it’s a great movie.” The comment follows a similar claim from Daniel Richtman, who stated, “There was a test screening for Resident Evil. I hear it’s great.”
While these impressions remain unverified and based on early screenings, they point to a potentially positive outcome for the project, which is still months away from release.
The film is directed by Zach Cregger, known for Barbarian, and is scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 18, 2026. Co-written with Shay Hatten, the reboot is expected to take a different approach from previous adaptations by focusing on a new storyline rather than established characters like Leon Kennedy or Chris Redfield.
The reported plot centers on a medical courier named Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, who becomes stranded inside a Raccoon City hospital during the early stages of the 1998 outbreak. Cregger has indicated that the film aims to stay close to the tone and lore of the original games, while still presenting a distinct narrative direction.
For now, audience reception remains speculative, though early word suggests the reboot could land well with viewers if the initial reactions hold.
