Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, directed by Johannes Roberts, is a fresh reboot of the iconic video game franchise, returning to its roots with a story steeped in horror and survival. This film delivers a faithful adaptation of Capcom’s classic games, combining suspenseful storytelling with action-packed sequences that will thrill fans and newcomers alike.

Set in 1998, the film explores the downfall of Raccoon City, a once-thriving Midwestern town that has become a shadow of its former self after the mysterious Umbrella Corporation relocates. As the company’s sinister experiments spiral out of control, the town is overrun by horrifying creatures and deadly zombies. The story follows a group of survivors as they fight to uncover the truth behind Umbrella’s secrets and escape the nightmare. Among them are Claire Redfield (Kaya Scodelario), a fierce and determined young woman returning to warn her brother Chris (Robbie Amell), a rookie cop and member of the elite STARS team. Alongside Leon S. Kennedy (Avan Jogia), Albert Wesker (Tom Hopper), and Jill Valentine (Hannah John-Kamen), they face relentless terror as they navigate the infamous Spencer Mansion and Raccoon City Police Department. Packed with iconic moments and references to the beloved games, Welcome to Raccoon City recreates the tension and atmosphere fans expect, while introducing a new generation to the Resident Evil saga.