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Franchise · 6 films · 2002–2016

Resident Evil Movies in Order

Loosely based upon the Capcom video games of the same name, the Resident Evil film series follows the protagonist Alice, a character created for the films. The Umbrella Corporation acts as the main antagonist, a bio-engineering pharmaceutical company responsible for formulating the T-virus, which results in a zombie infection outbreak.

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Resident Evil Watch Order

Release order
6
Total Films
2002
First Release
2016
Latest Release
6.2
Avg Rating

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Watch Resident Evil in Order

Watch the Resident Evil movies in release order, starting with Resident Evil (2002) and continuing through Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016). The series spans 6 films, released between 2002 and 2016. Audiences rate the franchise 6.2/10 on average.

What order should you watch Resident Evil?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Resident Evil. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Resident Evil largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Resident Evil franchise

Loosely based upon the Capcom video games of the same name, the Resident Evil film series follows the protagonist Alice, a character created for the films. The Umbrella Corporation acts as the main antagonist, a bio-engineering pharmaceutical company responsible for formulating the T-virus, which results in a zombie infection outbreak.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Resident Evil?
The recommended Resident Evil watch order by release date is: 1. Resident Evil (2002), 2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), 3. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), 4. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), 5. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012), 6. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016).
What is the first Resident Evil movie?
The first Resident Evil movie is Resident Evil, released on March 15, 2002.
What is the most recent Resident Evil movie?
The most recent Resident Evil movie is Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016).
How many Resident Evil movies are there?
There are 6 movies in the Resident Evil franchise.
What is the highest-rated Resident Evil movie?
The highest-rated Resident Evil movie is Resident Evil, with an audience score of 6.7/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Resident Evil movies in order?
While each Resident Evil movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 6 films.
Where can I watch Resident Evil movies online?
Most Resident Evil movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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