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New Resident Evil trailer divides fans over faithfulness

moviesMay 1, 202643609

Director Zach Cregger released the first teaser for his Resident Evil film, showcasing tense, cinematic scares and a doorway shot of gravity-defying undead. The trailer introduces a new character played by Austin Abrams and leans into supernatural, original-story elements instead of recreating specific game locations like the Raccoon Police Department. Longtime players criticized the departure from iconic game elements such as classic zombies and familiar settings, while other viewers praised the teaser’s fresh horror approach. How the film balances franchise faithfulness with a new cinematic tone will determine whether it satisfies series fans or succeeds as a standalone horror movie.