From The Hollywood Reporter · Brian Davids · · 50s
Resident Evil Ending Explained
Austin Abrams breaks down risky Resident Evil ending.
In brief
Austin Abrams breaks down risky Resident Evil ending. Austin Abrams explains why his character's risky ending in Resident Evil is gutsy. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Premiere Details
Austin Abrams attended Resident Evil's world premiere on September 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Actor's Commitment
Abrams stayed with writer-director Zach Cregger after losing his initial Weapons cast due to strike-related scheduling chaos.
Why He Stayed
Abrams chose to work with Cregger despite attractive opportunities, wanting to collaborate with the filmmaker who famously cut to Justin Long singing down PCH.
Cregger's Rise
Cregger became top genre filmmaker after launching his career with the horror film Barbarian (2022) that featured Justin Long singing down PCH.
Ending Explanation
Abrams describes his character's risky ending as gutsy, explaining why it works in the Resident Evil universe.
The bottom line
Austin Abrams explains why his character's risky ending in Resident Evil is gutsy.
