Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)
Resident Evil: Damnation is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Resident Evil: Damnation is a dependable Japanese film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 1,021 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 100 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Japanese action, leaning animation. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 1,021 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
U.S. federal agent Leon S. Kennedy sneaks into the "East Slavic Republic" to verify rumors that Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs) are being used in the country's civil war, which the U.S. and Russia are making preparations to jointly intervene in. Right after his infiltration, the U.S. government orders him to leave immediately. Determined to uncover the truth, Leon ignores the order and enters the battlefield to end the chain of tragedies caused by the BOWs.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Makoto Kamiya
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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