Published Apr 30, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT Zach Cregger takes a page from the Requiem playbook The new Resident Evil movie will also switch between third- and first-person Image: Capcom Sign in to your Polygon.com account 2026 has already been a massive year for Capcom's beloved survival-horror franchise. Resident Evil Requiem sold 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. In an interview with Polygon , Cregger said that the movie will take place "on the periphery" of the Raccoon City incident chronicled in Resident Evil 2 , and that his aim was to create an experience that "really honors the vibe and the pacing you get when you play the games." Cregger's commitment to the bit goes beyond the usual lip service.…