Resident Evil movie opens to strong reviews

gamingSep 17, 2026931,075

Resident Evil's new film, directed by Zach Cregger, opened to very strong critic scores and festival praise after its premiere, with Rotten Tomatoes landing at 96 percent and headlines calling it the most well‑received game adaptation yet. Early conversation centers on Cregger's return to body horror and B‑movie humor, with several posts likening the film to John Carpenter and The Thing while praising its monster design and gross practical effects. Viewers highlight the movie's faithful use of video game logic and framing, and celebrate a moment at Fantastic Fest where Austin Abrams and Cregger marked the film's Certified Fresh status. Many commenters describe it as a tight, rollercoaster survival horror that balances shouty jokiness with genuine scares.

Mom

@milph.mom

Watch the paradigm shift in real time from “It’s going to bomb hard” to “It only got that big because it’s a zombie movie with Resident Evil slapped on it.”

12322d ago

Mom54

So many people are hinging a completely random “I win, you lose” culture war battle on a movie they have not seen even though the bar is extremely low for the quality of RE films. Like why are you mad at the only guy on the board meeting who didn’t want the mascot to grape us in the mouth.

datasuna.bsky.social5

It's a kinda similar awkward position to the Odyssey where I wasn't a big fan of how it approaches the themes or integrates the sea peoples idea of bronze age collapse. But being just mildly negative on it is hard when the loudest negative voices are just spouting bullshit to poison the well on it

Lemon twist5

Oh I’m still seeing the RE fans go “it’s a good movie it’s just not a RE movie. Glad he doesn’t want to do another one”

Funtime Burgerpocalypse2

the problem with the movie is that the director didnt tell the actors to be happier with their mouth open

Squelvin HQ2

Gatekeepers cant stand the fact that theyre alone in their misery.

The Other Happy Place

@theotherhappyplace.bsky.social

Resident Evil movie is very fun Feels like being on a rollercoaster running through a haunted house. The lighting was wonderful. a whole movie at night where you can SEE REALLY fun gross creatures. Feeling very inspired.

11122d ago

The Other Happy Place48

The blue and red of the emergency lights on the night falling snow and pine trees. The sodium lights of a disgusting dripping tunnel the. The distant green and orange of a burning skyscraper. Beautiful BEAUTIFUL night colors

The Art of Asty3

So hyped to see it on friday, Cregger has yet to disappoint me

👁️Leovincible🩻2

So making the trip to seeing it in theaters

30 bats in a trench coat2

I was JUST thinking about how I fear much is riding on this movie doing well, and now reading your review I don’t even care and I just want to go see good lighting and cool monsters

Chrisarty1

I my gosh I want to go see that movie so bad! It sounds amazing! Frick.☺️

Daniel Newman // New Mill Industries1

yay! my son and i are seeing it on saturday!

James Van Fleet

@horrorfilms101.bsky.social

when everyone on the feed is watching the new "resident evil" movie:

a young and clearly upset boy nonetheless posing for cute pictures, and his furrowed brow in each of the three pics is accompanied by respectively: congrats, happy for you, nice

4622d ago

Vita Ayala

@definitelyvita.bsky.social

We got (many) a Resident Evil remake/remaster, Silent Hill 2, can we PLEASE get a Parasite Eve one, I BEG

3422d ago

Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights3

There's a team out there putting together a spiritual sequel at least

Bwillett Comics, Monster Boyfriend Specialist2

Or even just an HD collection of the games ;_;

noirmacabre.bsky.social2

LOUDER FOR THE PPL AT SQUAR ENIX!!!

Onil1

Open world so I can roam around Central Park forever!

Quoting this

Shawn Connolly5

The children are never going to learn that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell at this rate!

Weird Bisexual Wooper2

Please!!! Yes, it's based on a novel from the 80s and the science is now laughably outdated and I don't CARE it's one of the best games from PS1 and I want a remake please

Film Crit Hulk

@filmcrithulk.bsky.social

Hahahahahha RESIDENT EVIL. Oh Zach Kregger, bless ya! (writing now).

4322d ago

Zac Thompson

@zacthompson.bsky.social

#ResidentEvil is a god damn delight. John Carpenter meets Looney Tunes madcap energy. Nonstop horror and overflowing with tension. It feels like you’re watching someone play the game. It’s a 10/10 for me.

3022d ago

Zac Thompson9

It's destined to become a cult classic crowd pleaser. This will play on cinema screens for decades to come. It's an absolute riot with a crowd. Very funny. Very scary. One part in particular made me jump in my seat.

Adam Reck 🔜 NYCC1

Do I need to see it in IMAX or just regular

Rotten Tomatoes

@rottentomatoes.com

Austin Abrams and director Zach Cregger celebrate #ResidentEvil being Certified Fresh at this year's Fantastic Fest! 🍅

2622d ago

Quoting this

Tauriq Moosa8

I can't wait to watch this lil hobbit man flee the zombies.

Tyler Nethers2

Austin looks like the proud kid who brought his cool Uncle to school for the Science Fair and is accepting his spirit award 😂

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@tienshinhan.bsky.social

Cregger was literally born to direct resident evil movies. Like everything that held back barbarian and weapons to me was still present here but they rit RE amazingly well to the point where they became strengths

2722d ago

OBJECTIVE: get away from the train!!!!!3

I had faith in the #Creggoat the moment he said 4's Castle is the best RE section of all time. We will be peeping asap

Peter2

i hope that he keeps finding situations to put austin abrams in cause they are genuinely made for each other

henemimi 🎀☁️

@henemimi.bsky.social

The monster design and highlighting the gore and fun parts of Resident Evil were awesome. I loved the use of video game logic that made sense down to game design light moments and framing. THAT was impressive, it wasn’t annoying at all. My only critique was a guy giving you the exposition mid movie

2722d ago

Boovacado Ghost

@bavacadotoast.bsky.social

Had to make sure I see this one opening night. #NowWatching Resident Evil (2026) #horrorsky

2222d ago

Brian Tallerico

@briantallerico.bsky.social

In which I compare Resident Evil to Pee-Wes’s Big Adventure because I’ve gone kinda insane.

2022d ago

Velodus✨

@velodus.bsky.social

I went to go see Resident Evil (2026). It's very John Carpenter-y and also very short at only 90 minutes. Is it a faithful depiction of the Resident Evil video games? Nope. But it's really fun and you should especially go see it if you're a big fan of The Thing. A solid 👍

2222d ago