New Resident Evil movie borrows one of Requiem’s storytelling tricks

2026 has already been a massive year for Capcom’s beloved survival-horror franchise. Resident Evil Requiemsold a whopping 5 million copies in just five days, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series yet. And the year is far from over: Fans just got their first look at Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie, which hits theaters Sept. 18.