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Paul Walter Hauser has been added to the cast of Zach Cregger's next 'Resident Evil' reboot, which currently stars Austin Abrams and is scheduled to open in theaters on 18th September, 2026. Hauser, who is renowned for his exceptional performances in comedy and dramatic parts, brings even more excitement to the picture, which is expected to return the series to its horror origins. The popular survival-horror universe is being boldly reimagined in this relaunch, which has original characters, a harsher tone, and a new vision.
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Fresh Faces in the Zombie Universe
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor-comedian Paul Walter Hauser has formally joined the cast of the upcoming 'Resident Evil' revival, costarring with Austin Abrams. Hauser, who is well-known for his performances in 'The Naked Gun,' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' demonstrates his versatility by using his talent in both dramatic and humorous roles.
Prior to this news, Abrams was already on board, reuniting with director Zach Cregger, who had previously collaborated with Abrams on 'Weapons.'
What the Reboot Promises
This upcoming reboot is directed by Zach Cregger, co‑written with Shay Hatten, and is being produced by Constantin Film alongside Vertigo Entertainment and PlayStation Productions. In addition to this, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Miri Yoon, Roy Lee, and Robert Kulzer are among the producers.
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According to Cregger, rather than explicitly rehashing or depending on characters from earlier films, such as Leon S. Kennedy, the film will return to the horror foundations of the original 'Resident Evil' games, introducing new characters and storylines.
It is anticipated that the tone would be gritty and truer to the spirit of the video games.
Release Date & Legacy of 'Resident Evil'
The revival will be released in theaters on 18th September, 2026, according to Sony Pictures. Locations and other production details are still being kept under wraps, but filming is anticipated to start in 2025. This will be the latest adaption of 'Resident Evil.'
In 2002, Milla Jovovich starred in the first film of the franchise, which led to other spin-offs and sequels. The movie series has surpassed USD 1.2 billion at the global box office. Additionally, there was a Netflix series and a more contemporary revival, 'Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City' (2021).
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With new characters, a horror-first approach, and roots in video game lore, the new reboot seeks to start over while also offering new action and horrors. In order to find out what made the games so popular, fans need to keep a close eye on this one.
