RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION (3D) – Official Trailer – In Theaters 9/14

Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) is the fifth installment in the Resident Evil film series, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. Continuing the story of Alice (played by Milla Jovovich), the film follows her relentless fight against the Umbrella Corporation and the hordes of zombies and bioengineered creatures unleashed on the world due to the T-virus outbreak.

The story picks up after the events of Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), with Alice captured by Umbrella and trapped in one of their underwater facilities. This facility contains simulations of various global cities where the T-virus outbreaks were tested. Assisted by familiar faces, both allies and former enemies—including Rain Ocampo (Michelle Rodriguez), Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory), and Ada Wong (Li Bingbing)—Alice must navigate these deadly environments, fight her way out, and uncover more of Umbrella’s secrets.

The film is known for its high-octane action scenes, 3D effects, and CGI work, with sequences in simulated versions of Tokyo, Moscow, and New York, all filled with dangerous creatures and intricate fight choreography. Anderson’s direction leans heavily into stylized action, which fans of the series appreciate, although the plot itself received mixed reviews. Critics noted its focus on visuals and action over storytelling, but Jovovich’s performance and the film’s intense pace were well-received.

Resident Evil: Retribution stands as a visually thrilling entry in the Resident Evil franchise, filled with familiar characters, explosive battles, and cliffhanger moments, ultimately setting the stage for the final film, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016).