Resident Evil is once again transcending the world of video games — this time as a live-action Netflix series. Produced by Constantin Film, the studio behind Milla Jovovich’s six RE movies, Netflix’s Resident Evil builds on the canon of Capcom’s game franchise while shining a spotlight on series staple Albert Wesker. The result, according to our Resident Evil: Season 1 review, is sure to please diehard RE fans, thanks to “superb acting combined with an intriguing plot that somehow fits into this ever-growing and wildly convoluted timeline.”Resident Evil Season 1 Download
Resident Evil will be available to stream beginning July 14. If you’re wondering what it’s about or how you can watch it yourself, take a look at the information below.The live-action Resident Evil series is set across two timelines: 2022 (the year of the global T-virus outbreak) and 2036 (14 years later). Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix:”Jade Wesker fights for survival in a world overrun by the blood-thirsty infected and insane creatures. In this absolute carnage, Jade is haunted by her past in New Raccoon City, by her father’s chilling connections to the Umbrella Corporation but mostly by what happened to her sister, Billie.”On the film side, there are over half a dozen Resident Evil movies. Five of the six Milla Jovovich-led movies (all but The Final Chapter) are available to stream on Hulu.
The live-action film series was recently relaunched with Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Those looking to watch Welcome to Raccoon City have a few options. If you currently have a Starz subscription, you can stream it for free on the platform. If you don’t have that streaming service, you can purchase the film on Amazon or Apple TV. You can go to the links below to watch the movie:Resident Evil is back in live-action, but instead of hitting the big screen, the latest adaptation in Capcom’s long-running franchise is another Netflix original show focusing primarily on classic series villain Albert Wesker.