# Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Netflix Release Date: When the New Raccoon City Horror Film Hits Streaming

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Published: 2026-09-18  
Updated: 2026-09-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Zach Cregger just unleashed his terrifying take on *Resident Evil* in theaters — and streaming fans are already counting down. Thanks to a solid Netflix-Sony deal, this one’s coming home sooner than you’d think. Here’s exactly when.

## What Is Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ About?

Fresh off *Barbarian* and *Weapons*, Cregger and co-writer Shay Hatten crafted an original survival-horror story set in Raccoon City — not a direct game adaptation. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier caught in a single horrifying night as infected monsters overrun the city. Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Johnno Wilson round out the cast.

## When Will It Hit Netflix?

Because Sony Pictures distributes the film, it falls under Netflix’s existing first-window streaming deal with Sony, which typically brings films to Netflix **120 days** after theatrical release.

| Region | Expected Netflix Release |
| --- | --- |
| **US** | ~January 16, 2027 (or mid-Feb if it’s a box-office smash) |
| **India** | Early 2027, often alongside the US |
| **Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines** | Early 2027 |
| **UK** | Sky Cinema first; Netflix likely ~late 2028 |
| **Canada** | Crave first; Netflix likely ~late 2028 |
| **Australia** | Binge/Prime Video first; Netflix a year+ later |

## Why Netflix Gets It So Fast (In Some Regions)?

Netflix and Sony struck a multi-year first-window deal back in 2021, meaning nearly all of Sony’s theatrical releases land on Netflix shortly after their theatrical and PVOD runs — but only in specific territories until the broader global deal kicks in for 2027.

## What About the Old Netflix ‘Resident Evil’ Show?

Netflix already tried its own live-action *Resident Evil* series in 2022, starring Lance Reddick, but it was cancelled after one season due to lore deviations and pandemic-era production issues. This new Cregger film marks a fresh, more promising chapter for the franchise on streaming.

For background on the franchise’s origins, see [Resident Evil on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil).

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## FAQs

### **When will Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ be on Netflix in the US?**

Around January 16, 2027, based on Sony’s standard 120-day theatrical-to-streaming window.

### **Will UK and Canada get ‘Resident Evil’ on Netflix soon?**

No — those regions lack first-window rights, so Netflix likely won’t get it until around late 2028.