Resident Evil is one of old survival horror franchises and it still continues on it’s way. Aside from games, there are also few Resident Evil movies that released over the years. Although movies are barely related to game’s storyline and it was written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The series is full of loud, fun action, sci-fi weaponry, and bloodthirsty creatures all delivered with cheesy quotes in early 2000’s fashion.
Resident Evil movies does not contain numbers, so it can get complicated when you are trying to watch movies in order. For solving this problem, we prepared a full article for that. We hope that this article will help you to understand Resident Evil movies order.
Resident Evil Movies in Order by Release Dates
- Resident Evil (2002)
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
- Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
- Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
- Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
Resident Evil (2002)
Alice (Milla Jovovich), was security operative for The Umbrella Corporation who is ordered to guard the secret entrance to underground lab called The Hive. A genetic research lab that accidentally unleashed the deadly T-virus amongst their staff. The building’s AI security system, The Red Queen, kills every living thing inside in an attempt to control the spreading infection.
The virus causes the corpses of those killed to become reanimated and driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh. A power failure leads to the 500 zombified employees being released as Alice and her team fight for survival.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
The film picks up directly following the events of the previous movie as citizens rush to evacuate the grim Raccoon City. Alice, along with Jill and Peyton, two other survivors, are attempting to escape before the city is incinerated by a nuclear missile in a further attempt to contain the rapidly spreading virus that is now plaguing the remaining residents. A researcher offers the operatives details of an extraction point in exchange for his missing daughter’s rescue. The extent of Umbrella’s bioweapon experimenting is revealed when eyeless mutated soldiers are released into the streets. Alice finds that she herself has been infected with a form of the virus and utilizes her new powers.
Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
As the T-virus spreads across the earth turning humanity at large into zombies, hungry undead, a group of survivors from the desolate Raccoon City travel through the Mojave desert in an attempt to reach Alaska and escape the impending zombie apocalypse. Continued experiments carried out by The Umbrella Corporation cause more terrifying mutations in the infected that make them even more deadly.
Alice discovers the extent of her new powers brought on by the virus and that her blood may hold a cure. She decides to seek revenge on The Umbrella Corporation, specifically Albert Wesker, a villain from the games introduced as a new character in this film.
Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
After discovering that the Umbrella Corporation has been creating clones of her, Alice and her copies descend upon the Umbrella Tokyo headquarters. During the attack, Alice is injected with a serum that removes her new powers.
Albert Wesker narrowly escapes their clutches and Alice sets off to find other survivors on her way to Alaska. Chris Redfield, a primary character of the game series, is introduced into the films as Alice finds that Alaska doesn’t hold what they had hoped.
Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
Leon S. Kennedy from the game series is added to the character list in the fifth installment of the film franchise where he assists in the rescue of Alice who is now tasked with escaping Umbrella’s underwater testing facility with the help of her nemesis, Albert Wesker.
Jill Valentine, an operative who has helped Alice in the past is now under the control of the Red Queen AI system. Alice must fight her friend and attempt to save humanity from the rogue AI system, whose goal is to eliminate all life on Earth.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)
The story comes full circle as Alice returns to The Hive below Raccoon City in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. While the rich and powerful hide safely in cryogenic chambers, Alice and the other survivors must race against time to release the antivirus before The Umbrella Corporation can unleash the T-virus and wipe out what is left of humanity. Alice, faced with betrayal by a clone of her ally, learns the truth about who she is and her final battle is with her own mortality.
The New Franchise
After the movies series directed and written by Paul W.S. Anderson, a new Resident Evil Movies franchies started. First time, this movie will be more similar to game storyline.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
The movie follows events around the first Resident Evil game and the second. The mansion incident and Raccoon City destruction happens around almost same time. Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Albert Wesker and many more known Resident Evil characters make it’s appearance in this movie.
FAQs
How many Resident Evil Movies are there?
There are total of 6 Resident Evil Movies. 6 of them directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and the last one directed by Johannes Roberts.
Who is Alice in Resident Evil?
Alice is the main character of Resident Evil Movies. She has many similarities between all Resident Evil characters. Her story copied from Albert Wesker, some personality attributes copied from both Jill Valentine and Claire Redfield from Resident Evil games.
What is the correct order of Resident Evil movies?
The correct order to watch Resident Evil Movies are:
- Resident Evil (2002)
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
- Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
- Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
- Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
Is there a 7th movie of Resident Evil?
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City does not have any number on it but we can say that it’s the 7th Resident Evil Movie released.
What’s the first Resident Evil movie in order?
Resident Evil (2002) is the first movie released. It’s the movie where all things started for Alice and her story.
Is the Resident Evil series connected to the movies?
Resident Evil Movies are not connected with game franchise. Game franchise and movie franchise shares separate universe and things are developed different in both of them. Also Alice did not make her appearance in the games but some Resident Evil characters did take place in Resident Evil Movies.
If you are interested about Resident Evil Games in order, you can read our article regarding Resident Evil Games in Order as well.
You can watch some the movies on Netflix.
