Published Apr 30, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT

Zach Cregger takes a page from the Requiem playbook

The new Resident Evil movie will also switch between third- and first-person

Image: Capcom

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2026 has already been a massive year for Capcom's beloved survival-horror franchise. Resident Evil Requiem sold a whopping 5 million copies in just five days, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series yet. And the year is far from over: Fans just got their first look at Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie , which hits theaters Sept.…