Plot: What Is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City About?
It’s the late 1990s, and Raccoon City is fading fast. The town once thrived as the base of the powerful pharmaceutical company Umbrella Corporation. When the corporation pulled out, it left behind empty streets, struggling residents and an uneasy sense that something was never properly cleaned up. Beneath the surface, Umbrella’s secret experiments have left behind a threat no one in town is prepared for.
When that danger finally breaks loose, an infection spreads through the population and transforms the people it touches. With the city heading into lockdown, a handful of survivors are drawn together, including Claire Redfield, her brother Chris, rookie cop Leon Kennedy and members of the local police force. Their path leads through familiar territory for fans of the games: a sprawling mansion, the Raccoon City police station and the dark history of an orphanage. To make it to morning, the group has to work out what Umbrella has been hiding and survive one very long night.
What Makes It Notable
- A reboot of a famous franchise: This film restarts the Resident Evil movie series. It is based on the Capcom video games and moves the story back to its horror-focused origins in Raccoon City.
- Writer-director: Johannes Roberts both wrote and directed the film.
- Ensemble cast: Kaya Scodelario plays Claire Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen plays Jill Valentine and Robbie Amell plays Chris Redfield. Tom Hopper is Albert Wesker and Avan Jogia is Leon Kennedy. Donal Logue (Chief Irons), Neal McDonough (William Birkin), Lily Gao (Ada Wong), Chad Rook (Richard Aiken) and Marina Mazepa (Lisa Trevor) round out the cast.
- Genre mix: It blends action, horror and science fiction, with zombies, mutants and biological weapons at the centre.
- International production: The film is a Germany–US–Canada co-production from Constantin Film, Screen Gems and Davis Raccoon Films. It is in English and runs 107 minutes.
- Stay seated: There is a mid-credits scene.
Review Snapshot
Audience reception has been mixed. On TMDB, the film holds an average user score of about 5.9/10 from more than 2,900 votes. Many game fans approach it for its references to characters and locations from the early Resident Evil titles.
Who Will Enjoy It
- Fans of the Resident Evil games who want to see the classic characters together on screen
- Viewers who like zombie horror with a steady dose of action
- Anyone curious about a fresh start for the film series after the earlier movies
- Fans of 1990s-set horror with a gloomy, small-town feel
- Viewers looking for a sub-two-hour creature feature for a movie night
Release Date & Where to Watch in the Philippines
The film first premiered on 24 November 2021. A specific Philippine release date has not been announced in the available information.
If you want to watch it in the Philippines, it is available digitally:
- Apple TV Store (rent or buy)
- Amazon Video (rent or buy)
The official trailer is available if you’d like a preview before renting.
Trailer
Cast
Kaya Scodelarioas Claire Redfield
Hannah John-Kamenas Jill Valentine
Robbie Amellas Chris Redfield
Tom Hopperas Albert Wesker
Avan Jogiaas Leon Kennedy
Donal Logueas Chief Irons
Neal McDonoughas William Birkin
Lily Gaoas Ada Wong
Photo: TMDB
FAQ
- When was Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City released in the Philippines?
- The film was first released on 24 November 2021. A specific Philippine release date has not been announced in the available information, but the film is already out and available digitally in the country.
- Where can I watch Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City in the Philippines?
- You can rent or buy it on the Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the Philippines.
- Who is in the cast of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
- Kaya Scodelario plays Claire Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen plays Jill Valentine, Robbie Amell plays Chris Redfield, Tom Hopper plays Albert Wesker and Avan Jogia plays Leon Kennedy. Donal Logue, Neal McDonough, Lily Gao, Chad Rook and Marina Mazepa also appear.
- How long is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
- The film runs 107 minutes, or about 1 hour and 47 minutes.
- Is there a post-credits scene in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
- Yes, there is a mid-credits scene, so it's worth staying after the movie ends.
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