Resident Evil 9: Apocalypse Rising (2026) – “Survival is just the beginning.”

The Resident Evil saga escalates to its most terrifying level yet in Resident Evil 9: Apocalypse Rising (2026)—a relentless, action-packed horror epic that pushes humanity to the brink of extinction. With unstoppable new bioweapons, psychological terror, and an intense fight for survival, this next chapter raises the stakes like never before.

Plot Overview:
Following the events of Resident Evil 8: Reboot, the world is in chaos. The Umbrella Corporation’s bioweapons have unleashed a global catastrophe, leading to collapsed governments, overrun cities, and a desperate last stand for humanity. But the nightmare is far from over.
Veteran survivors Claire Redfield (Kaya Scodelario), Chris Redfield (Robbie Amell), Leon S. Kennedy (Avan Jogia), and Jill Valentine (Hannah John-Kamen) reunite to face the most horrifying creation yet—the Abyss Virus. This mutagenic strain doesn’t just infect; it assimilates, turning its victims into hive-minded monstrosities that are faster, smarter, and nearly indestructible.
Their mission leads them to Eve Marcus (Vanessa Kirby), a brilliant but morally ambiguous virologist and descendant of Umbrella co-founder James Marcus. Eve claims to hold the key to reversing the outbreak, but her true motives remain shrouded in mystery. Her research takes the team to Ground Zero—a classified underwater lab beneath the ruins of Raccoon City, where Umbrella’s final, most disturbing experiments were unleashed.

What Makes This the Most Intense Resident Evil Yet?
A terrifying new bioweapon—the Abyss Virus, creating an unstoppable horde of intelligent, monstrous entities.
A return to classic survival horror, featuring trapped corridors, nightmarish creatures, and psychological terror.
A thrilling deep-sea mission, where the team must navigate a labyrinth of sunken labs, deadly traps, and grotesque bio-experiments.
Emotional character depth, exploring Jill’s PTSD, Leon’s haunted past, and Chris & Claire’s struggle to keep hope alive.

A monstrous final battle, where the team must confront Eclipse—an amalgamation of thousands of infected bodies, standing as Umbrella’s ultimate horror.
With its mix of high-stakes action, relentless horror, and emotional depth, Resident Evil 9: Apocalypse Rising is set to be the most terrifying and ambitious chapter yet.
The virus is spreading. The truth is buried. Can they stop the apocalypse before it’s too late?