The greatest action horror of the year is now available to buy or rent at home

We also reckon it's the best movie adaptation of a video game ever.

Edge-of-your-seat tension, terrifying jump scares and jaw-dropping visuals – horror films and video games share a lot of the same DNA, and 2026's Resident Evil exemplifies the very best of both worlds.

The film comes courtesy of comedian-turned-horror-maestro Zach Cregger, (the genius mind that brought us Weapons and Barbarian) and it's now available to buy or rent from the comfort of your own home. So, if you weren't brave enough to face it in the dark cinema – this is your time!

Resident Evil pays careful homage to its rich gaming heritage – you can expect that same spine-chilling atmosphere featuring a whole new cast of characters, so it's a home-run for horror and gaming fans alike.

The film sees Austin Abrams star as Bryan, a medical courier who is tasked with transporting an important item from one hospital in the flatlands to another in the mountains of Raccoon City. However, this task quickly turns nightmarish as he is forced to reckon with a barrage of people and animals infected by a deadly virus.

Director Cregger takes a lean and mean approach with Resident Evil, and it pays off massively. Viewers are hooked and invested in Bryan's extraordinary quest for survival. And, given Cregger's comedic kudos, it's not surprising that the film's dark humour succeeds in delivering some light relief throughout. Indeed, this is a rollercoaster ride of a movie, helmed by a relatable hero, that will have you ducking behind the sofa one moment, to laughing out loud the next.

Ready to brave Resident Evil from the comfort of your own home? Buy or rent it now on digital and prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fuelled horror survival experience.