2026 · Film
Resident Evil
Zach Cregger's reboot of the Capcom horror series, in which a medical courier must fight his way out of Raccoon City during a monster outbreak.
Released Fri, 18 Sept, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 26 October 2026, Resident Evil is showing in theatres in India.
In theatres
In theatres
Still on District in a few cities, but only English shows were listed on 26 Oct 2026; Hindi shows may have ended.
Checked Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
The story
Bryan, a medical courier, takes a last-minute job delivering a package to Raccoon City General Hospital, high in the snowy Colorado mountains. On the drive he argues with his girlfriend over the phone, and then hits a woman who steps into the road. Trying to get her help, he is pulled over by a deputy, and the night spirals from there: Raccoon City is in the grip of an outbreak, and Bryan has to survive infected monsters and the Umbrella Corporation staff caught up in it.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Strictly for adult horror fans and players of the games. It is rated A for graphic violence and gore and runs about one hour and 35 minutes.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Resident Evil is the eighth live-action film based on Capcom's video games and a fresh start after Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021). Zach Cregger, director of Barbarian and Weapons, wrote it with Shay Hatten. Constantin Film, PlayStation Productions and others produced it, and Sony Pictures won the distribution rights in March 2025. It was filmed in Prague from October 2025 to January 2026.
Sony Pictures Entertainment India released it in Indian cinemas on 18 September 2026 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Bollywood Hungama lists an India nett of about ₹17 crore. Worldwide it grossed about $385 million, making it the highest-grossing Resident Evil film. No Indian streaming date had been announced by 26 October 2026.
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Horror, Survival thriller
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Certificate
- A
- Director
- Zach Cregger
- Cast
- Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Resident Evil in India?
- As of 26 October 2026, Resident Evil is showing in theatres in India.
- Is Resident Evil available in Hindi?
- Yes. Resident Evil was made in English, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on In theatres.
- When will Resident Evil come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Resident Evil yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Resident Evil suitable for children?
- Resident Evil has a CBFC A certificate, which means it is restricted to adults aged 18 and above.
- How long is Resident Evil?
- Resident Evil runs for 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).