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"Resident Evil" is a survival horror franchise that originated as a video game series before expanding into films, animated movies, TV shows, comics, and novels. The franchise focuses on the outbreak of a deadly virus developed by the Umbrella Corporation, leading to a global apocalypse filled with zombies and other mutated creatures. Known for its tense atmosphere, intricate puzzles, and engaging storylines, "Resident Evil" has become one of the most successful and influential franchises in both gaming and horror entertainment.

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Resident Evil
Created by
Shinji Mikami, Tokuro Fujiwara
First Film
Resident Evil
Latest TV Show
Resident Evil
First Episode Air Date
July 8, 2021

Cast
Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ali Larter, Sienna Guillory, Oded Fehr, Iain Glen, Shawn Roberts, Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Hannah John-Kamen
TV Show(s)
Resident Evil
Movie(s)
Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Resident Evil: Death Island
Character(s)
Alice, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, Albert Wesker, Ada Wong, Nemesis, Lisa Trevor, William Birkin
Video Game(s)
Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

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Resident Evil's 2021 Reboot & Netflix Series Should Have Swapped Stories
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Chris and Jill from Resident Evil surrounded by zombies.
It’s The Perfect Time For A Resident Evil 1 Remake
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Resident Evil 2

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Leon from the Resident Evil Remake with the library in the background
Resident Evil 2 Remake: How To Solve The Library Book Shelves Puzzle
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Resident Evil 3

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Resident Evil 3: Every Safe Code and Locker Combination
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Resident Evil 4

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Resident Evil 4 Remake

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Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Lake Door Puzzle Solutions
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Resident Evil Village

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Resident Evil Village: Best Things to Do After Beating The Game
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Ada and a Tyrant from a wallpaper unlockable in Resident Evil Re:Verse.
Resident Evil 9 Needs To Bring Back An Iconic Feature The Series Scrapped 13 Years Ago
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The new Resident Evil titles are great, but it's surprising that such an iconic aspect has been gone for so long, and RE9 must bring it back.

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The cast of characters from Resident Evil Re:Verse.
10 Easiest Resident Evil Games To 100% Complete
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While many Resident Evil games are incredibly difficult, some prove to be very easy to 100% complete, increasing your gamerscore or trophy level.

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Key art of saving someone from Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2.
The Most Underrated Resident Evil Game Deserves A Remake (& It's Not Code: Veronica)
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With Capcom struggling to make a stellar multiplayer Resident Evil game, the answer is right there in Resident Evil Outbreak, which must be remade.

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Official key art of Claire and Leon from Resident Evil 2 1998.
25 Years Later, This Abandoned Mode Could Make Resident Evil 9 Great
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The Nintendo 64 port of Resident Evil 2 was a technical marvel and added an incredible mode that has lived a life of its own and must return in RE9.

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Resident Evil Has Been Ignoring This Underrated Character For Way Too Long - And RE9 Can Fix It
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Plenty of Resident Evil characters come and go, but one should come back, especially as he was teased in another game's trailer but didn't appear.

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Characters from various Resident Evil Games
10 Hardest Resident Evil Games To 100% Complete
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Resident Evil has been going on for almost 20 years, and most of the games are a pain to 100 percent with brutally hard challenges and extra modes.

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These Forgotten Resident Evil Games Don't Get Enough Love, But They're Must-Plays If You're A True Fan
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The Resident Evil Wii rail shooters are very important games in of their story, but they've sadly been forgotten and need a remaster.

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Artwork of Jill Valentine and Nemesis from Resident Evil 3 Remake in Resident Evil Re:Verse.
5 Years Later, Resident Evil 3 Remake Still Doesn't Live Up To Its Potential
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Resident Evil 3 could have been an all-time great remake like other RE games, but five years later, it still leaves a lot to be desired.

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Milla Jovovich from Resident Evil: Retribution with a Licker from 2021's Welcome to Raccoon City
New Resident Evil Movie Already Sounds More Exciting Than Milla Jovovich's $1.2 Billion Franchise
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Zach Cregger is taking over the Resident Evil franchise, and his reboot already sounds like a big improvement on the Milla Jovovich era.

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Milla Jovovich looking intense as Alice in Resident Evil Extinction
Resident Evil Reboot Eyeing First Cast Member With Walking Dead Alum
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot is already eyeing its first cast member in the form of a Walking Dead star, whose deal has not yet been finalized.

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The announcement of a reboot means Milla Jovovich can no longer return to her biggest franchise, but her next film could launch its own series.

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Milla Jovovich as Alice standing in front of a red and white background in Resident Evil Retribution
Resident Evil Reboot Director’s Salary Reportedly Revealed, & It’s A Big Bet On A Director With Only One Released Movie
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Zach Cregger, the director of the Resident Evil movie, is reportedly getting quite the payday for the reboot despite his small filmography.

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“Hey, I’m The Fifth Element. You’re Really Gonna Ask Me To Read?”: Milla Jovovich Recalls Meeting Her Future Husband When He Made Her Audition For Resident Evil
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Milla Jovovich was not initially planning on acting in Resident Evil, but the director who pushed her to audition ended up becoming her husband.

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Milla Jovovich's New Fantasy Movie Isn't Her $1.2 Billion Franchise Replacement After All, Poor Rotten Tomatoes Score Confirms
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In the Lost Lands has just been released, but its reviews indicate that it may not be the return to form for Milla Jovovich that was expected.

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Milla Jovovich pointing two pistols as Alice in Resident Evil Afterlife
Resident Evil Reboot Movie Sets Release Date With Sony
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Sony has now boarded Zach Cregger’s announced Resident Evil movie, and the video game adaptation has a firm theatrical release date planned.

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Resident Evil’s Most Underrated Game Deserves Better, & I Know How A Remake Could Fix It
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Resident Evil remakes have done a lot to improve aspects of iconic games, but the next remake should take the most flawed entry in the series.

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Milla Jovovich as Alice in the Resident Evil movies with Leon from the 2005 version of Resident Evil 4
After 8 Resident Evil Live-Action Movies, I Can't Believe This Iconic Game Moment Still Hasn't Been Recreated
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Even after seven Resident Evil movies and one TV series, I can't believe there has been no attempt to recreate one of the game's scariest moments.

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HUNK in Resident Evil Re:Verse.
Resident Evil's Most Disappointing Game Is Officially Dead Next Month
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After less than three years of service, one of Resident Evil's most disappointing games is being completely shut down and removed from distribution.

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Overlooked Resident Evil Classic Turns 25 This Year - Capcom, It's Time To Bring It Back
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Code Veronica deserves a remake in line with other major Resident Evil titles, especially since a milestone anniversary is coming in February.

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Milla Jovovich as Alice from Resident Evil: The Final Chapter with Leon and Ashley from the Resident Evil 4 game remake.
The Resident Evil Movie Reboot Adapting This 23-Year-Old Game Is The Last Hope To Save The Franchise After 8 Misfires
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Reports suggest Resident Evil reboot director Zach Cregger will adapt an underrated game - which is the perfect way to redeem the film series.

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