It has been announced that the movie Resident Evil will be released in Japan on Friday, October 9, 2026, and the Japanese teaser poster was unveiled at the same time.
The film is directed by Zach Cregger (@zcregger), who is widely known for Weapons.
(Note: This article is based on information released in Japan. For release dates and details in other countries or regions, please refer to the official website.)
Resident Evil Movie Japan Release Date Confirmed: Terror Arrives on October 9
⚠️10月9日(金)🇯🇵日本公開 決定❗️
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ザック・クレッガー監督が、
ゲーム〈バイオハザード〉を再構築。
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そこを進む、という恐怖── pic.twitter.com/jZdhmzyatC— 映画『バイオハザード』公式 (@biomovieJP) May 21, 2026
The Japan release date for the movie Resident Evil has been confirmed for Friday, October 9, 2026.
This film was announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and a teaser trailer was released worldwide on the same day.
The film is directed by Zach Cregger (@zcregger), a genius of modern horror.
High expectations surround this project, which is spearheaded by the same individual who wrote and directed Weapons, a film that generated a massive response in the US and was also released in Japan.
Japanese Double Teaser Poster Unveiled: The Terror of Moving Forward
Additionally, coinciding with the release date announcement, the Japanese double teaser poster was unveiled.
Although the primary color schemes of black and white differ greatly, both posters leave a striking impression of moving forward in the face of terror.
As a film adaptation of the popular Resident Evil series, this movie is drawing immense attention from many people.
In terms of the games, Resident Evil Requiem was released on Friday, February 27, 2026, making 2026 shape up to be an exciting year for fans of the series.
Furthermore, the latest updates on this film can be found on the official website or the Resident Evil Movie Official X.

