The Resident Evil universe is enjoying a golden age on all fronts. While the new film directed by Zach Cregger is poised to be a box office smash with a premise that's sure to leave no one indifferent, Capcom has confirmed a remake of one of the most beloved installments among fans. And as if that weren't enough, one of the creators of the saga has taken advantage of the current situation to launch a petition that has generated a lot of buzz. We'll tell you everything you need to know about the present and future of the franchise.
The Resident Evil movie is aiming for a box office record
According to data compiled by Box Office Pro, the film could achieve the best opening weekend in the history of Resident Evil adaptations. Until now, the record was held by Resident Evil 4: Afterlife with $26,65 million, but estimates suggest that the new installment could far surpass that figure. Enthusiasm for Zach Cregger's original vision , who has made it clear that he doesn't want to directly adapt the video games, is sky-high.
The film, described as a non-stop action experience and compared to Mad Max: Fury Road, will run for one hour and 35 minutes. Of course, there will be nods to the games: the protagonist desperately searching for ammunition, the Heavy Field shotgun shells from Resident Evil 4, the first-person sequences, the typewriters, and the ever-present Umbrella Corporation.
Resident Evil Veronica: the remake of Code: Veronica is now official
Capcom took advantage of Summer Game Fest 2026 to announce Resident Evil Veronica, the new version of Resident Evil Code: Veronica. The game will arrive in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC , although a specific release date has not yet been announced. The company has confirmed that it will use the RE ENGINE and that the gameplay will be modernized, following in the footsteps of previous Resident Evil remakes.
This announcement has generated a great deal of excitement among fans, as Code: Veronica is one of the most beloved installments in the series, and many have been requesting a remake for years. The story of Claire and Chris Redfield on Rockfort Island prison is considered by many to be one of the best in the franchise, and with today's technical standards, it could become a masterpiece.
Hideki Kamiya calls for a horror-free mode for Resident Evil
Hideki Kamiya, the creator of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Zero, has once again made headlines with his comments about the series. In an interview with VGC, the Japanese designer confessed that he can't play the modern Resident Evil games because they scare him too much , and he asked Capcom to include a non-scary mode for people like him.
Kamiya, who is currently working on the new Okami game as part of Clover, explained that he tried playing Resident Evil Requiem to relive his memories of Raccoon City, but couldn't get past the initial stages. "With photorealistic graphics and high definition, they can put so many horrifying things on screen, it's insane," he stated.
The official Resident Evil X account responded to Kamiya by offering a "kawaii" version of Requiem, but the designer insists his request is entirely serious. This isn't the first time Kamiya has suggested something like this; he previously proposed a spin-off featuring a retired Leon walking his dog. It remains to be seen whether Capcom will heed the advice of one of the most important figures in the series' history.
With Cregger's film aiming for box office records, the Code: Veronica remake on the way, and the debate about the saga's level of horror more alive than ever, Resident Evil proves it remains one of the most relevant franchises in entertainment . The coming months will be key to seeing how all these projects materialize and whether they live up to expectations.
