During Sony Pictures’New York Comic Conpanel earlier today, the studio unveiled the second trailer forResident Evil 6, as fans get ready for this franchise to come to a close in theaters on January 27. Thankfully, fans who weren’t in attendance don’t have to wait, since the studio debuted this new footage online for everyone to see, shortly after the panel came to a close. As you can see from this new footage, this epic saga will end where it all began, back in Raccoon City.
Picking up immediately after the events inResident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse. TheSony Picturessequel will go up against Warner Bros.' comedyBastards, Universal’s dramatic comedyA Dog’s Purposeand EuropaCorp’sThe Lakeon June 21, 2025.
Based on Capcom’s hugely popular video game series comes the final installment in the most successfulvideo gamefilm franchise ever, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide to date.Milla Jovovichis joined by a number of franchise favorites inResident Evil 6such asAli Larteras Claire Redfield andShawn Robertsas Albert Wesker, along with a slew of new characters. Among these new additions areRuby Roseas Abigail,Iain Glenas Dr. Alexander Isaacs,Eoin Mackenas Doc,William Levyas Christian,Fraser Jamesas Michael and Japanese modelRolaas Cobalt.
DirectorPaul W.S. Andersonteased in August that fans can expect a “full-circle return toRaccoon Cityand the Hive,” where the firstResident Evilmovie started the franchise back in 2002. The first five movies haven’t exactly been juggernauts at the domestic box office, with 2010’sResident Evil: Afterlifeearning a franchise best $60.1 million. However, they have always fared quite well internationally, withResident Evil: Afterlifetaking in $296.2 million worldwide from a $60 million budget, and the last installment,Resident Evil: Retributionearning $42.3 million domestic and $197.8 million internationally for a global total of $240.1 million, from a $65 million budget.
Paul W.S. AndersondirectsResident Evil: The Final Chapterfrom his own screenplay and serves as producer alongsideJeremy Bolt,Robert KulzerandSamuel Hadida.Martin MoszkowiczandVictor Hadidaserve as executive producers for thisfranchise finale. Take a look at the new trailer below forResident Evil 6as we count down the days until its January 27 debut.
