From Cosmopolitan · Leah Marilla Thomas · · 1m 40s
Resident Evil 2026 movie hits theaters now
Zach Cregger's video game adaptation is in cinemas, with streaming coming later this year.
In brief
Zach Cregger's video game adaptation is in cinemas, with streaming coming later this year. Resident Evil (2026) is in theaters now and will likely hit streaming services in November for purchase and December for subscription platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Resident Evil reboot arrives in theaters
Director Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film hit cinemas on September 18, 2026, in IMAX, Dolby, and 4DX formats. It stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier navigating a world of monsters and mutants.
Video game adaptation gets strong reception
The film is hitting well with both audiences and critics, which is notable since video game adaptations are notoriously difficult to pull off successfully.
“Are we so back?”
Expect streaming in November and December
Based on Sony's recent release patterns, the film will likely be available for purchase in November and on streaming services around December. Project Hail Mary followed this same timeline.
Netflix and Hulu are most likely homes
Sony doesn't own a dedicated streaming service, but recent distribution deals suggest its films will land on Netflix. Hulu is also a strong possibility, as previous Resident Evil films are scattered across both platforms.
Resident Evil franchise is fragmented
Previous Resident Evil films are spread across multiple platforms. Most are on Netflix, but some are on Hulu, AMC+, Disney+, and FX Now, making it difficult to watch the full franchise in one place.
“The franchise is, no offense, all over the place.”
Other video game adaptations to watch now
While waiting for Resident Evil to stream, check out The Last of Us on HBO, Fallout on Prime Video, Twisted Metal on Peacock, or The Witcher for other popular video game adaptations.
The short version
Resident Evil (2026) is in theaters now and will likely hit streaming services in November for purchase and December for subscription platforms like Netflix or Hulu.
