In this blog post, we take you into the dark and thrilling world of Resident Evil movies in order of their yearly release. This franchise is where survival hangs by a thread and the undead reign supreme. Spanning multiple installments, this action-packed franchise has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, heart-pounding action sequences, and iconic characters. From the terrifying outbreak in Raccoon City to global battles against Umbrella Corporation, each film in the series builds upon the tension and unveils new layers of intrigue.
Resident Evil Movies In Order
1. Resident Evil (2002)
In Resident Evil (2002), a secret experiment goes awry at the Umbrella Corporation’s underground facility, known as The Hive. A deadly virus is released, turning employees into ravenous zombies. Alice (Milla Jovovich), a security operative, wakes up with amnesia in the midst of the chaos. Together with a team of commandos, she must navigate the treacherous facility, battling hordes of undead creatures and uncovering the corporation’s sinister agenda.
2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) picks up where the first film left off. Raccoon City has been infected with the T-virus, turning its population into flesh-eating zombies. Alice, now endowed with superhuman abilities, joins forces with a group of survivors to escape the city before it is sealed off. Along the way, they face not only hordes of undead but also a terrifying creature called Nemesis, a bioengineered monster controlled by Umbrella Corporation.
3. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
In Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), the T-virus has spread worldwide, decimating humanity and transforming Earth into a desolate wasteland. Alice, now hunted by Umbrella Corporation, leads a group of survivors through the Nevada desert in search of a safe haven known as Arcadia. They encounter a new threat—a swarm of infected crows—and must confront a sinister plan by Umbrella Corporation involving clones and a deadly trap.
4. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) finds Alice continuing her search for survivors and a place free from the influence of Umbrella Corporation. She heads to Los Angeles, where a group of survivors has taken refuge in a prison. However, they soon discover that they are not alone. A powerful and enigmatic figure named Wesker, controlled by Umbrella, stands in their way, while Alice unlocks newfound abilities that bring her closer to confronting her past and the true nature of her existence.
5. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
Alice wakes up in an Umbrella Corporation facility as a prisoner and is subjected to a series of simulations in different global locations, each overrun by zombies. Teaming up with a group of resistance fighters, including familiar faces from her past, Alice fights to escape the facility and uncover the truth behind Umbrella’s experiments. As she battles hordes of undead creatures and dangerous adversaries, she becomes closer to discovering the extent of Umbrella’s sinister plans and her own mysterious past.
6. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)
In humanity’s last stand against the undead, Alice returns to Raccoon City, now completely overrun by zombies. Joined by her allies, she must retrieve an airborne antidote within 48 hours to save what’s left of humanity. As she navigates through perilous environments, facing hordes of undead and treacherous obstacles, Alice uncovers shocking revelations about her past and her connection to Umbrella Corporation. With time running out, she prepares for a climactic battle that will determine the fate of humanity and bring an end to the reign of the undead.
7. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
The movie serves as a reboot, returning to the origins of the Resident Evil series. In Raccoon City, a small town controlled by Umbrella Corporation, a group of survivors finds themselves trapped inside a city teeming with zombies. As they struggle to escape, they uncover Umbrella’s dark secrets and the true nature of the T-virus outbreak. The survivors, including iconic characters from the games, must fight their way through the infected town, battling both zombies and Umbrella’s deadly experiments, in a desperate bid to survive and expose the corporation’s crimes.
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