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Resident Evil: Death Island shows a new trailer at San Diego Comic-Con; when does it premiere?
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Resident Evil: Death Island shows a new trailer at San Diego Comic-Con; when does it premiere?

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new trailer for the "Resident Evil: Death Island" film adaptation was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, emphasizing survival horror.
  • The movie, starring Austin Abrams as a new character Bryan, is set in 1998 Raccoon City and features an original story by director Zach Cregger and Shay Hatten.
  • The film is scheduled for theatrical release on September 7, 2026, with a cast including Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser.

Director Zach Cregger unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming "Resident Evil" film adaptation at San Diego Comic-Con, signaling a return to the survival horror tone that defined the popular video game franchise. Cregger, known for "Barbarian," aims to capture the essence of the gaming experience in this new cinematic take.

The film, titled "Resident Evil: Death Island," stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, a new character who finds himself trapped in Raccoon City in 1998 amidst a biological outbreak. The trailer depicts Bryan's struggle for survival against creatures and the unfolding chaos. Cregger stated that the film "doesn't seek to be totally faithful to the universe of the games," but rather to tell a story that "feels authentic to the experience of playing."

Filmed for IMAX, the movie promises a distinct visual experience. The cast includes Zach Cherry as Dave, Kali Reis as Pauline, and Paul Walter Hauser as Carl, all scientists associated with the Umbrella Corporation. Johno Wilson will play Max, an Umbrella enforcer.

"Resident Evil: Death Island" is set to premiere in theaters on September 7, 2026, distributed by Columbia Pictures and Constantin Film in association with TriStar Pictures. The trailer's debut at Comic-Con generated significant buzz, positioning "Resident Evil" among the event's most discussed announcements.

I don't seek to be totally faithful to the universe of the games. What I try to do is tell a story that feels authentic to the experience of playing.

— Zach CreggerDirector Zach Cregger explaining his approach to adapting the Resident Evil franchise for the new film.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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