Where 2026’s Resident Evil Movie Fits in the Game Timeline & Whether It’s Canon Officially Confirmed

In an interview with Screen Rant, director Johannes Roberts explained how his Resident Evil movie connects to the games. He aimed to create a story that takes place within the Resident Evil universe, happening around the same time as the events of Resident Evil 2 in Raccoon City, but tells a separate, parallel story. He wanted to capture the atmosphere and slow-burn tension that players experience in the games.








