'Resident Evil' review: Officially the best video game movie of all time, but also Zach Cregger's worst
Granted, the reigning titleholder might be one of the "Sonic" movies, so the bar was not a high one to clear. But this horror flick might also be the most fun I've had at the cinema this year.Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Resident Evil' (2026)Rating: 4/5 starsVerdict: Leave your preconceptions at the door with "Resident Evil." If you go in expecting an ultra-faithful adaptation or a pure horror film, you might not have a good time. But if you set those aside, this movie, while not director Zach Cregger's best work, is a great time at the movies.
- ▪Granted, the reigning titleholder might be one of the "Sonic" movies, so the bar was not a high one to clear.
- ▪But this horror flick might also be the most fun I've had at the cinema this year.Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Resident Evil' (2026)Rating: 4/5 starsVerdict: Leave your preconceptions at the door with "Resident Evil." If you go in expecting an ult
- ▪But if you set those aside, this movie, while not director Zach Cregger's best work, is a great time at the movies.
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Entertainment Movies 'Resident Evil' review: Officially the best video game movie of all time, but also Zach Cregger's worst Opinion By Malcolm McMillan Published 16 September 2026 This horror movie is surprisingly funny, but it'll still have you jumping out of your seat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sony Pictures) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter "Resident Evil" (2026) is the best video game movie ever. Granted, the reigning titleholder might be one of the "Sonic" movies, so the bar was not a high one to clear.
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