Resident Evil (2026) Review: Is This the Best One Yet?

Is this finally the great Resident Evil movie fans have been waiting for? In this episode of Cinema So Far , James, Sydni, and Alex review Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil and debate the question dividing audiences: Is it a genuinely great Resident Evil adaptation—or simply a great horror-comedy set inside that universe? We compare the perspectives of longtime video-game fans and more casual viewers, discuss the movie’s surprising amount of comedy, and break down how its structure recreates the experience of playing a Resident Evil game. From limited ammunition and locked doors to the shotgun, diamond key, infected dogs, Umbrella Corporation, and other Easter eggs, we examine what the movie gets right about the franchise. We also discuss Austin Abrams’ unlikely hero, the movie’s practical effects, its biggest scares, and the ending that left us frustrated, impressed, and hoping for a sequel. Finally, we give our ratings and rank Resident Evil , Weapons , and Barbarian . Full spoilers for Resident Evil throughout this episode. In this episode: First reactions from longtime fans and casual viewers Whether the movie feels like Resident Evil or a parody of it Zach Cregger’s horror-comedy style Austin Abrams as an inexperienced, unconventional hero How the movie becomes more recognizably Resident Evil as it progresses The influence of The Thing , Die Hard , and video-game storytelling Practical effects, CGI, snow-covered sets, and falling zombies Our theatrical experiences and audience reactions The movie’s best scares and jump scares Infected dogs, fused bodies, tentacles, and biological weapons Video-game camera angles, weapons, keys, puzzles, and limited ammunition Easter eggs for longtime franchise fans Whether Umbrella Corporation felt naturally incorporated The balance between horror, comedy, and tension The antidote and the movie’s divisive ending Whether the story leaves room for a sequel Our final ratings Ranking Resident Evil , Weapons , and Barbarian If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Wherever you listen, leaving a review helps the show more than you know. Let us know in the comments: Did Resident Evil work for you as an adaptation, and where does it rank among the franchise’s movies? That’s a wrap on this episode of Cinema So Far . #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvilMovie #ResidentEvil2026 #ZachCregger #AustinAbrams #HorrorMovies #HorrorComedy #VideoGameMovies #MovieReview #MoviePodcast #CinemaSoFar