Every Detail We Noticed In The Resident Evil Trailer That Lines Up With The Leaked Script
The teaser trailer for Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie, set for release on September 18, 2026, closely aligns with a script that leaked in early March. Despite initial skepticism due to its origin on 4chan, the authenticity of the leaked script is strongly supported by the trailer's matching scenes and dialogue. Notably, the film does not appear to feature established Resident Evil characters like Chris or Leon, signaling a departure from previous adaptations.
- ▪The Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026.
- ▪A leaked script from March 6, 2026, found on 4chan, appears to be authentic based on its alignment with the official teaser trailer.
- ▪Dialogue and key scenes in the trailer, such as the zombie baby sequence and rooftop zombie jumps, closely match descriptions in the leaked script.
- ▪The film does not include named characters from the video games such as Chris, Jill, Leon, or Claire.
- ▪Director Zach Cregger has stated the movie is not a retelling of existing game storylines to avoid disappointment and offer a fresh take.
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Every Detail We Noticed In The Resident Evil Trailer That Lines Up With The Leaked Script The script that leaked for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie last month was seemingly authentic, based on the teaser trailer that just dropped Resident EvilSonyTrailerZach Cregger By Lewis Parker Published April 30, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! © Sony We just got our first look at Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie, set to release later this year on September 18. However, while this may be our first look at a trailer, it’s not our first look at the contents of the film itself, as everything in today’s trailer lines up with the script that leaked at the start of March.
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