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Resident Evil: Movies and Adaptations Guide

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Resident Evil: Movies and Adaptations Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Resident Evil movies and adaptations. This guide covers the live-action films, animated movies, TV series, and other adaptations of the Resident Evil franchise.

Live-Action Films

The Paul W.S. Anderson Series

  1. Resident Evil (2002)

    • Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius
    • Plot: Alice, an amnesiac security operative, fights to survive a zombie outbreak in an underground laboratory.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews, but commercial success
    • Box Office: $103 million worldwide

  2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

    • Director: Alexander Witt
    • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Oded Fehr
    • Plot: Alice teams up with other survivors to escape Raccoon City as it’s overrun by zombies.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $129 million worldwide

  3. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)

    • Director: Russell Mulcahy
    • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Oded Fehr
    • Plot: Alice travels across a post-apocalyptic America, fighting zombies and the Umbrella Corporation.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $148 million worldwide

  4. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

    • Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller
    • Plot: Alice joins forces with a group of survivors in a prison, fighting zombies and the Umbrella Corporation.
    • Reception: Negative reviews
    • Box Office: $300 million worldwide

  5. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

    • Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory
    • Plot: Alice escapes from an Umbrella Corporation facility, fighting clones and zombies.
    • Reception: Negative reviews
    • Box Office: $240 million worldwide

  6. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)

    • Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Ian Glen
    • Plot: Alice returns to Raccoon City to stop the Umbrella Corporation once and for all.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $312 million worldwide

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)

  1. Overview

    • Director: Johannes Roberts
    • Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell
    • Plot: A more faithful adaptation of the first two games, focusing on the Raccoon City outbreak.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $42 million worldwide

  2. Comparison to Games

    • More faithful to the source material than the previous films
    • Includes iconic locations like the Spencer Mansion and Raccoon City Police Department
    • Features classic characters like Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, and Leon S. Kennedy

  3. Future Plans

    • A sequel was planned but canceled due to poor box office performance
    • The film rights have reverted to Capcom

Animated Movies

Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

  1. Overview

    • Director: Makoto Kamiya
    • Voice Cast: Paul Mercier, Alyson Court, Laura Bailey
    • Plot: Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield team up to stop a zombie outbreak in an airport.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $14 million worldwide

  2. Connection to Games

    • Set between Resident Evil 4 and 5
    • Features returning characters from the games
    • Expands on the series’ lore

Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)

  1. Overview

    • Director: Makoto Kamiya
    • Voice Cast: Matthew Mercer, Courtenay Taylor, Salli Saffioti
    • Plot: Leon S. Kennedy investigates a zombie outbreak in a war-torn country.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $5 million worldwide

  2. Connection to Games

    • Set before Resident Evil 6
    • Features returning characters from the games
    • Expands on the series’ lore

Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017)

  1. Overview

    • Director: Takanori Tsujimoto
    • Voice Cast: Matthew Mercer, Erin Cahill, Kevin Dorman
    • Plot: Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers team up to stop a bioterrorist attack.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $8 million worldwide

  2. Connection to Games

    • Set between Resident Evil 6 and 7
    • Features returning characters from the games
    • Expands on the series’ lore

Resident Evil: Death Island (2023)

  1. Overview

    • Director: Eiichirō Hasumi
    • Voice Cast: Matthew Mercer, Nicole Tompkins, Kevin Dorman
    • Plot: Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers team up to stop a zombie outbreak on Alcatraz Island.
    • Reception: Mixed reviews
    • Box Office: $10 million worldwide

  2. Connection to Games

    • Set after Resident Evil: Vendetta
    • Features a crossover of multiple classic characters
    • Expands on the series’ lore

TV Series

Resident Evil (2022)

  1. Overview

    • Creator: Andrew Dabb
    • Starring: Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart
    • Plot: A dual timeline series following Jade and Billie Wesker in the present day and their father Albert Wesker in the past.
    • Reception: Negative reviews
    • Cancellation: Canceled after one season

  2. Connection to Games

    • Loosely based on the Resident Evil games
    • Features Albert Wesker as a central character
    • Expands on the series’ lore

  3. Controversy

    • Criticized for its departure from the source material
    • Received backlash from fans
    • Low viewership led to cancellation

Other Adaptations

Novels

  1. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Conspiracy (1998)

    • Author: S.D. Perry
    • Plot: A novelization of the first Resident Evil game
    • Reception: Positive reviews
    • Sales: Bestseller

  2. Resident Evil: Caliban Cove (1998)

    • Author: S.D. Perry
    • Plot: An original story set after the first game
    • Reception: Positive reviews
    • Sales: Bestseller

  3. Resident Evil: City of the Dead (1999)

    • Author: S.D. Perry
    • Plot: A novelization of Resident Evil 2
    • Reception: Positive reviews
    • Sales: Bestseller

  4. Other Novels

    • Several other novels by S.D. Perry and other authors
    • Covering various games and original stories
    • Expanding on the series’ lore

Comics

  1. Resident Evil (1998-2000)

    • Publisher: WildStorm Productions
    • Plot: Based on the first two Resident Evil games
    • Reception: Positive reviews
    • Sales: Bestseller

  2. Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire (2012-2013)

    • Publisher: Capcom
    • Plot: An original story set before Resident Evil 6
    • Reception: Positive reviews
    • Sales: Bestseller

  3. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (2021)

    • Publisher: Capcom
    • Plot: A prequel to the animated series of the same name
    • Reception: Positive reviews
    • Sales: Bestseller

Manga

  1. Biohazard: The Beginning (1997)

    • Publisher: Capcom
    • Plot: Based on the first Resident Evil game
    • Reception: Positive reviews

  2. Biohazard 2 (1998)

    • Publisher: Capcom
    • Plot: Based on Resident Evil 2
    • Reception: Positive reviews

  3. Biohazard: Heavenly Island (2015-2017)

    • Publisher: Capcom
    • Plot: An original story set after Resident Evil 6
    • Reception: Positive reviews

Comparing Adaptations

Faithfulness to Source Material

  1. Most Faithful

    • Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
    • Resident Evil: Degeneration
    • Resident Evil novels by S.D. Perry

  2. Least Faithful

    • Resident Evil (2002)
    • Resident Evil: Apocalypse
    • Resident Evil (2022) TV series

Quality

  1. Best Adaptations

    • Resident Evil: Death Island
    • Resident Evil: Vendetta
    • Resident Evil novels by S.D. Perry

  2. Worst Adaptations

    • Resident Evil: Retribution
    • Resident Evil: Afterlife
    • Resident Evil (2022) TV series

Box Office Performance

  1. Highest Grossing

    • Resident Evil: The Final Chapter ($312 million)
    • Resident Evil: Afterlife ($300 million)
    • Resident Evil: Retribution ($240 million)

  2. Lowest Grossing

    • Resident Evil: Damnation ($5 million)
    • Resident Evil: Degeneration ($14 million)
    • Resident Evil: Vendetta ($8 million)

The Future of Resident Evil Adaptations

Upcoming Projects

  1. Netflix Animated Series

    • A new animated series in development
    • Said to be more faithful to the source material
    • Release date TBA

  2. Possible New Live-Action Film

    • Capcom has regained the film rights
    • A new live-action film is rumored to be in development
    • Would likely be more faithful to the source material

  3. More Animated Movies

    • Resident Evil: Death Island was successful
    • More animated movies are likely to be produced
    • Would continue to expand on the series’ lore

Fan Expectations

  1. Faithfulness to Source Material

    • Fans want adaptations that stay true to the games
    • They want to see iconic locations and characters
    • They want the same atmosphere and tone as the games

  2. Quality

    • Fans want well-made adaptations with good production values
    • They want strong acting and writing
    • They want adaptations that respect the source material

  3. Innovation

    • Fans want adaptations that bring something new to the table
    • They want fresh takes on familiar stories
    • They want adaptations that expand on the series’ lore

Conclusion

The Resident Evil franchise has spawned numerous adaptations across various media, including live-action films, animated movies, TV series, novels, comics, and manga. While some adaptations have been more successful than others, they all contribute to the rich tapestry of the Resident Evil universe.

As the franchise continues to evolve, we can expect to see more adaptations that expand on the series’ lore and bring new stories to life. Whether you’re a fan of the games or just enjoy horror media, there’s something for everyone in the world of Resident Evil adaptations.

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