In just a few short months, the long-runningResident Evil franchisewill come to a close withResident Evil: The Final Chapterhitting theaters on January 27. To get fans ready for this franchise finale, two new international posters have surfaced, featuringMilla Jovovich’s Alice in the midst of battle. The first poster shows this iconic character standing atop a pile of zombies, while the second has Alice hitting the road on a motorcycle, as she fires at her undead enemies with a machine gun.
Picking up immediately after the events inResident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive inRaccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse. Sony Pictures has set a August 15, 2025 release date forResident Evil: The Final Chapter, putting it up against Warner Bros.' comedyBastards, Universal’s dramatic comedyA Dog’s Purposeand EuropaCorp’sThe Lake. These new posters debuted onIMP Awardstoday.
Milla Jovovichisn’t the only returning cast member forResident Evil 6, withAli Larter(Claire Redfield andShawn Roberts(Albert Wesker) returning, along with a slew of new characters. Among these new additions areRuby Roseas Abigail,Iain Glenas Dr. Alexander Isaacs,Eoin Mackenas Doc,William Levyas Christian,Fraser Jamesas Michael and Japanese modelRolaas Cobalt. This adventure is based on Capcom’s hugely popular video game series, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide to date.
DirectorPaul W.S. Andersonteased in August that fans can expect a “full-circle return to Raccoon City andThe Hive,” where the firstResident Evilmovie started the franchise back in 2002. The first five movies haven’t exactly been juggernauts at the domestic box office, with 2010’sResident Evil: Afterlifeearning a franchise best $60.1 million. On the other hand, they have always fared quite well internationally, withResident Evil: Afterlifetaking in $296.2 million worldwide from a $60 million budget, and the last installment,Resident Evil: Retributionearning $42.3 million domestic and $197.8 million internationally for a global total of $240.1 million, from a $65 million budget.
Paul W.S. AndersondirectsResident Evil: The Final Chapterfrom his own screenplay and serves as producer alongsideJeremy Bolt,Robert KulzerandSamuel Hadida. The director has written or co-written all six movies. He directed the originalResident Evilin 2002, before returning to the helm to directResident Evil: Afterlife,Resident Evil: Retributionand next year’sfranchise finale,Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Check out the new posters below forResident Evil 6, as we get ready for the January 27 debut.
