The new Resident Evil film is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on September 18, 2026. This date is listed on the official Sony Pictures title page and is also confirmed in the Associated Press’ 2026 fall movie guide. Accordingly, the U.S. date currently confirmed is a theatrical release date, not an online release date.
Why Are the U.S. and Japanese Release Dates Different?
In Japan, the same film is scheduled for nationwide theatrical release on October 9, 2026, under the title 『バイオハザード』. The official Japanese press release also lists the original title as 『RESIDENT EVIL』. The U.S. date of September 18 and the Japanese date of October 9 are 21 days apart, and each is a regional schedule listed in official materials for its respective country.
The dates confirmed here do not establish that the release date will be the same in regions outside the United States and Japan. In particular, checking a film’s release date requires considering both the country and the distribution territory. The specific theatrical schedules confirmed in these materials apply to the United States and Japan.
Who Are Director Zach Cregger and the Officially Confirmed Cast?
Zach Cregger directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten. The principal cast confirmed on the official title page includes Austin Abrams, Jack Champion, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. This list reflects the principal cast credited on the publicly available official page.
The official Sony Pictures title page describes Brian, played by Austin Abrams, as a medical-supplies courier. However, the page also notes that the credits have not been finalized, so detailed cast and production information may change depending on when it is published.
Official Trailer and Production Credits
The official Resident Evil trailer was posted on July 23, 2026, to the official Sony Pictures Releasing UK YouTube channel. The released trailer is confirmed as official promotional material for the film, but the release of a trailer does not indicate the theatrical release date in every region.
The official Sony Pictures page lists TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis Films as associated production companies and studios. The official Constantin Film title page also lists the production companies, director and screenwriters, cast, U.S. release date, and distribution information for Sony Pictures Entertainment. The key schedules currently confirmed are September 18 in the United States and October 9 in Japan, and the applicable territory for each date should be checked separately.