Wikimedia Commons/Resident Evil 2026 Movie Resident Evil 2026 reboot fuses survival horror with Mad Max: Fury Road action. See the fresh, terrifying direction from director Zach Cregger. April 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - The upcoming Resident Evil 2026 reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, has sparked considerable intrigue following early test screenings and footage revealed at CinemaCon. Unexpectedly, the film has drawn comparisons to the critically acclaimed 2015 action movie Mad Max: Fury Road, a connection that initially seemed unusual given the franchise's survival horror roots.