Here’s How The New Resident Evil Movie Fits Into The Games’ Timeline

Sony’s new Resident Evil film is being framed as a timeline-adjacent story, not a straight adaptation of the games.

Director Zach Cregger says it unfolds alongside Resident Evil 2 during the Raccoon City outbreak.

The movie follows a new character, Bryan, while familiar game events happen nearby in the background.

Expect only subtle references to the franchise, which signals a different approach to the live-action adaptation.