Resident Evil 8: Reboot (2025) is an ambitious reimagining of the iconic Resident Evil film franchise, directed a fresh visionary team aiming to align more closely with the beloved video game series Capcom. Known for its horror, action, and intricate lore, the reboot promises to deliver a terrifying yet faithful adaptation of the series, blending elements of survival horror with cinematic storytelling.

This rebooted installment focuses on a new chapter within the Resident Evil universe while paying homage to its roots. Taking inspiration from the critically acclaimed video game Resident Evil: Village, the film explores a chilling story set in a remote and mysterious European village.

The story follows Ethan Winters, an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances after his wife Mia is brutally kidnapped, and his daughter Rose is taken to a secluded, snow-covered village. Driven by desperation, Ethan ventures into the eerie settlement, only to uncover a sinister conspiracy involving mutated creatures, ancient curses, and a tyrannical ruler known as Lady Dimitrescu.

Ethan must confront a terrifying array of foes, including lycanthropes, grotesque experiments, and monstrous guardians of the village. Guided by cryptic messages and mysterious allies, he pieces together the dark history of the village and its connection to the Umbrella Corporation, while fighting for his family and his survival.