'Resident Evil: Night Zero,' the new live-action film in the Resident Evil series directed by rising filmmaker Zach Cregger, is set to hit theaters in Korea this September.

Sony Pictures announced that the horror-thriller 'Resident Evil: Night Zero,' which it is distributing, will be released in Korea in September. With the U.S. release date previously known as September 18, there was high anticipation for a similar release window in Korea. This confirmation means Korean audiences will be able to see the film even before fans in Japan, where the original game was developed; the Japanese release is scheduled for October 9.

'Resident Evil: Night Zero' is based on Capcom's Resident Evil game series. However, it is a completely separate production from the Alice series starring Milla Jovovich, featuring a rebooted narrative and direction. The film follows an ordinary man who finds himself caught in chaos and fighting for survival.

Two posters released alongside the announcement feature 'Shadow' and 'City' concepts, respectively. The 'Shadow' poster depicts an unidentified figure standing in front of vehicle headlights on a pitch-black forest road. The composition maximizes the contrast between light and darkness, with the bizarre silhouette cast in backlighting creating an eerie sense of intimidation. The 'City' poster centers on the protagonist walking alone through a ruined city. On the buildings lining the snow-dusted street, zombie-like figures are lined up as if watching the protagonist, while a single glowing building in the center stands like a sole destination, heightening the tension.

The most notable element of the project is director Zach Cregger. His 2022 feature directorial debut, 'Barbarian,' received a 92% 'Certified Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, becoming a hot topic among genre fans. His 2025 film 'Weapons' also received high praise for its strong performances. Cregger’s involvement, following his back-to-back horror successes, has raised expectations that he will effectively capture a much darker, more intense horror atmosphere than the previous Alice-led series.

Meanwhile, Cregger has personally mentioned that he is a fan of the game series, having played Resident Evil countless times. As a result, there is growing anticipation that the film will incorporate many of the original game's signature horror elements and homages. Filming for the $80M production took place in Prague in October 2025.

The live-action Resident Evil film series starring Milla Jovovich, which released six installments starting in 2002, was considered a success in popularizing the franchise with decent box office performance. However, it was often criticized for straying from the horror sensibilities of the original games. While a new reboot, 'Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City,' was released in 2021, it was met with disappointment for being perceived as merely an average horror film. Whether this new reboot can finally satisfy the expectations of fans will be a key point to watch.