The Resident Evil film franchise, which has grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide since its inception in 2002, is attempting a reboot under the direction of Zach Cregger, known for his work on the Oscar-winning horror film Weapons. The franchise began with the release of the first game in 1996, leading to a series of films that, while commercially successful, often diverged from the source material. The most recent film, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, released in 2021, aimed to align more closely with the original games but was met with poor reviews and a disappointing box office, earning only $42 million against a $25 million budget. Following this, plans for a sequel were scrapped, and a Netflix series was also canceled after its first season. The latest teaser for Cregger's film was revealed at CinemaCon and has now been made public.