Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a survival horror film directed by Johannes Roberts. Serving as a reboot of the Resident Evil film franchise, the movie is based on the popular video game series by Capcom. It stars Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Hannah John-Kamen, and Tom Hopper.

The film is set in 1998 and takes place in the infamous Raccoon City, a once-thriving town that has now become a decaying and dangerous place due to the nefarious activities of the Umbrella Corporation. The story focuses on two main groups of characters: Claire Redfield (Kaya Scodelario) and her brother Chris Redfield (Robbie Amell), who are trying to uncover the truth behind the corporation’s dark experiments, and a group of police officers, including Leon S. Kennedy (Avan Jogia) and Jill Valentine (Hannah John-Kamen), who are struggling to survive as the city descends into chaos.

As the deadly T-virus spreads throughout Raccoon City, turning its inhabitants into flesh-eating zombies and creating horrific mutations, the characters must navigate through the nightmare to escape the city before it is wiped out by the government. The film combines elements from the first two Resident Evil games, paying homage to the franchise’s roots with its focus on survival horror, dark atmosphere, and iconic locations like the Spencer Mansion and Raccoon City Police Department.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City aims to be a faithful adaptation of the video game series, offering fans a more grounded and horror-centric approach compared to the previous action-heavy films.

While it received mixed reviews, with praise for its adherence to the game’s story and atmosphere, it was also critiqued for its pacing and character development. Despite this, the film appeals to long-time fans of the Resident Evil franchise and provides a fresh start for potential future adaptations.