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Kotaku reports that the latest trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie finally ties the film to Capcom’s games by naming Raccoon City; the story centers on Bryan, a courier delivering organs whose survival runs parallel to Resident Evil 2, though the movie’s ’90s vibe is muddied by a smartphone cameo, with the film hitting theaters September 18, 2026.
A Kotaku opinion piece argues Resident Evil Requiem uses its own nostalgia and lore to purge the franchise’s past, pushing Leon Kennedy to confront Raccoon City’s legacy so the series can move in a new direction.
Grace Ashcroft anchors the early tense horror of Resident Evil Requiem, but the game gradually leans on Leon-era nostalgia and past installments, pulling focus from Grace and slowing the second half.
Resident Evil Requiem launches this week with unlock times anchored to midnight ET: 9 PM PST (Feb 26), 11 PM CT (Feb 26), 12 AM ET (Feb 27), 5 AM UTC, 6 AM CET, 10:30 AM IST, and 2 PM JST. Capcom hasn’t published a global chart, but Sony’s PlayStation Store listing suggests midnight ET as the anchor. The game revisits post-nuclear Raccoon City, features Grace Ashcroft (daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft) and the return of Leon S. Kennedy, with leaks already circulating ahead of launch.
Capcom released a moody live-action trailer for Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its February 27, 2026 release, starring Maika Monroe as a mother protecting her daughter; the short-film spot hints at the game’s connection to FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and agent Leon S. Kennedy, though Monroe’s character may not appear in-game.
Deadline’s Q&A with Capcom reveals Resident Evil Requiem—a 30-year-later return to Raccoon City featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy, told through a split narrative that contrasts fear-inducing moments and gameplay styles. The team emphasizes fear born from players’ imaginations, explains the ongoing Umbrella curse, and notes non-negotiables for delivering the series’ trauma while pairing Grace’s inexperienced perspective with Leon’s veteran experience; the game is set to release February 27 on PS5, Switch 2, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, with fans’ questions about Claire or Ada left for future reveals.
Resident Evil: Requiem, set for release in 2026, returns to the series' roots by focusing on Raccoon City and its past, centering on Grace Ashcroft in a more horror-oriented story, with a narrative that explores the franchise's overarching history and personal ties to the city.
Resident Evil Requiem will return to the series' original overarching narrative, focusing on Raccoon City and the Umbrella Corporation, as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary, with a new protagonist Grace Ashcroft and a mix of horror and action elements.
Capcom revealed new gameplay footage for Resident Evil Requiem at their 2025 showcase, highlighting both first and third-person modes, with a focus on creating an 'addictive horror' experience set in Raccoon City, and emphasizing the game's significance as a milestone in the series.
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the series, returns players to Raccoon City with a focus on survival horror, featuring a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and offering both first-person and third-person perspectives. The demo showcases tense exploration, puzzles, and a new giant monster enemy, maintaining the franchise's signature atmosphere of dread. The game is set to release on February 27, 2023.
Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the series, set to release in February 2024, featuring a return to Raccoon City and focusing on story and characters, with potential gameplay evolution using the next-gen RE Engine and possibly open-world elements.