Resident Evil

Resident Evil enters its 30th anniversary with a slate of projects announced and underway. The most recent development is a Universal Studios Japan collaboration tied to Halloween Horror Nights, which runs from September 11 to November 8. The park will sell a Licker-shaped popcorn bucket starting September 9, and the horror maze "Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive" runs from September 11 to December 27. The maze is based on the latest game, Resident Evil: Requiem, and is set in the abandoned Renwood Hotel near Raccoon City, with live-action performances by Leon and Grace. The attraction is rated R-15.

The live-action reboot film, starring Austin Abrams as Bryan, opens in North America on September 18 and in Japan on October 9. Zach Cregger directs, with a screenplay co-written by Shay Hatten. Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions produce. The trailer positions the film as a return to the franchise's horror roots and a more faithful adaptation of the early games.

On the game side, Capcom announced Resident Evil RE:Veronica, a remake of the 2000 title Code: Veronica, at Summer Game Fest 2026. The remake is set for 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed a third-person perspective and resource management mechanics similar to RE:2, with a grounded, lonely tone. The remake drops the original subtitle, a decision Hirabayashi explained in an interview. The announcement also sparked a fan meme exchange with the official Resident Evil account.

Capcom also announced the world's first large-scale Resident Evil 30th anniversary exhibition, running from October 30 to December 24 at BEAM Gallery in Shibuya. The exhibition features immersive displays, life-sized models, development materials, and a theater screening series scenes. A limited-edition pin set ticket is available via lottery for 2,500 units. The franchise also appeared in the May 2026 PS Store download rankings, with Resident Evil RE:4 in third place on PS5.