Resident Evil is about to open in theaters, and the critical response is in. Did Zach Cregger deliver a worthy follow-up to his hit 2025 horror film Weapons, or was this another failed attempt at adapting the popular video game series? Early word of mouth from audiences who saw it was positive, though there tends to be a drop-off once critics publish their reviews. That doesn't seem to be the case with ResidentEvil; in fact, the early reactions might have undersold how good the movie was.