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Resident Evil (2026)

English · Horror / Science Fiction · 95 min · R-16
★ 7.3 Early — still settling 174 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released Sep 16 2026
Page updated 2026-09-20

Resident Evil is in cinemas in the Philippines now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.

The verdict

Resident Evil earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 174 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 95-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. It's in theatres in the Philippines now — best caught on the big screen.

Mostly good reviews — the performances and humour impressed, even if the pacing didn't. — distilled from critics' published reviews

Should you spend 95 minutes on it?

95 minutes of English horror with science fiction threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.

Don't watch this if…

Why
7.3/10 from 174 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
Best for
A weeknight

Story

Medical courier Bryan unwittingly finds himself fighting for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

Good to know

Runtime1h 35m — short
Watch with family?R-16 · Older kids & up
GenreHorror / Science Fiction
LanguageEnglish
Best screenTheatre / big screen

Director

Zach Cregger

Cast

Austin Abrams
Austin Abrams
Bryan
Zach Cherry
Zach Cherry
Dave
Kali Reis
Kali Reis
Pauline
Paul Walter Hauser
Paul Walter Hauser
Carl
Johnno Wilson
Johnno Wilson
Max
Shaun W. Loeser
Shaun W. Loeser
Puker

When is Resident Evil coming to streaming?

Not streaming yet — Resident Evil is in its theatrical run in the Philippines, released 2026-09-16. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.

That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.

Where to watch in the Philippines

In theatres

Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Resident Evil worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. Mostly good reviews — the performances and humour impressed, even if the pacing didn't. 95 minutes of English horror with science fiction threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch Resident Evil?
Resident Evil is currently playing in theatres across the Philippines. A streaming release hasn't been announced yet.
When is Resident Evil coming to streaming?
A streaming release date for Resident Evil hasn't been officially announced yet. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October 2026 and November 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is Resident Evil family friendly?
Resident Evil is rated R-16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Resident Evil in?
Resident Evil is an English film (Horror / Science Fiction).
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