# Resident Evil reboot gets first reactions

> Sony’s new Resident Evil premiered in Los Angeles before a tight review embargo and a global theatrical launch.
- Title: Resident Evil reboot gets first reactions | Shortify
- Summary: Sony’s new Resident Evil premiered in Los Angeles before a tight review embargo and a global theatrical launch. Early social reactions are allowed, but full…
- Keywords: resident evil, zach cregger, austin abrams, sony pictures, constantin film, columbia pictures, los angeles, the united theater, fantastic fest, world premiere, review embargo, horror movies
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zach-cregger-resident-evil-first-reactions-1236703078
- Author: Abid Rahman
- Published: 2026-09-16T03:37:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: resident evil, zach cregger, austin abrams, sony pictures, constantin film, columbia pictures, los angeles, the united theater, fantastic fest, world premiere, review embargo, horror movies
## Resident Evil returns
Sony is bringing back its action horror franchise with a second reimagining based on the long-running video game series.

> Resident Evil is back! Again.
## Abrams leads the film
Austin Abrams stars in the new Constantin Film and Columbia Pictures take on Resident Evil.
## Premiere in Los Angeles
The film had its world premiere Tuesday night at The United Theater in Los Angeles, alongside press screenings.
## Reactions hit social
Sony let festivalgoers share short reactions after the screening, so early buzz began landing online before full reviews.
## Reviews stay under wraps
Full reviews remain embargoed until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 16, keeping deeper critical takes sealed a little longer.
## Release week is packed
Resident Evil screens at Fantastic Fest on Sept. 17, then opens in theaters worldwide on Sept. 18.
## Key takeaway

Early social reactions are allowed, but full judgment on Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil waits until the Sept. 16 review embargo lifts.