Does Resident Evil (2026) Have A Post-credits Scene? A Spoiler-free Guide

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Zach Cregger has quickly become one of horror's biggest names. The genuinely shocking and fun descent into horror that was "Barbarian" put him on the map, but last year's Oscar-winning smash hit "Weapons" took him to another level. Now? Cregger is putting his stamp on a classic, beloved franchise with a big screen reboot of "Resident Evil." This could be the start of a new era for the property. But will Cregger do any work to tee up future installments?

In the realm of franchise filmmaking, post-credits scenes have pretty much become expected fare. In this case, it wouldn't be surprising if all involved have high expectations. After all, Capcom's "Resident Evil" video games have nine main installments at this point. There's no shortage of stories to tell. And the first reactions to Cregger's "Resident Evil" online have been overwhelmingly positive. This movie is, on paper at least, ripe for a potential credits scene.

We're going to offer up a spoiler-free guide to the movie's credits scene situation for those who are planning to watch it in theaters. Seriously, there are no spoilers whatsoever, so proceed without fear. We're merely trying to arm viewers with essential information. With that out of the way, let's get to it.

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No, Zach Cregger's new "Resident Evil" movie doesn't feature any credits scenes of any kind. Whatever Cregger had to say, he says before the credits roll. The movie is the movie, and that is that. That's not to say there couldn't be a sequel, but it's just not being teed up with an after credits scene or anything like that. So, feel free to make a break for the lobby as soon as the credits begin without fear of missing out.

2002's "Resident Evil" beat the video game movie curse by delivering a big hit, ultimately birthing a $1 billion franchise that encompasses a bunch of sequels. But those movies weren't terribly faithful to the games, and they were never critical darlings, to put it kindly. Cregger is now attempting to right the ship by taking things in a very different direction.

Cregger's "Resident Evil" movie is set in the universe of the games, but it doesn't adapt any of them directly. Instead, it focuses on new characters and tells a new story. This has been a bit of a controversial decision in the eyes of some hardcore fans, yet the early reactions suggest that it's worked out rather well. The synopsis for the movie reads as follows:

In an all-new story, "Resident Evil" follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

Cregger co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten ("Army of the Dead"). Zach Cherry ("Severence"), Kali Reis ("True Detective: Night Country"), and Paul Walter Hauser ("The Fantastic Four: First Steps") also star.

"Resident Evil" hits theaters on September 18, 2026.