Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie earns major early critical buzz

Resident Evil opens theatrically on September 18 after reports placed its Rotten Tomatoes score between 93% and 97%. Critics have praised Zach Cregger’s direction, Austin Abrams, and its tonal experimentation, with some calling it the best or most significant video-game adaptation yet; the score and audience response remain subject to change after release.