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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City 2021

“Witness the beginning of evil.”

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What is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a 2021 action horror film based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom. Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town.

Type
Film
Year
2021
Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Release date
Nov 24, 2021
Original language
EN
Origin
Germany, United States of America, Canada
Studios
Constantin Film, Screen Gems, Davis Raccoon Films
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$41,914,915
Genres
Action, Horror, Science Fiction
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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a 2021 action horror film based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom. Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company's exodus left the city a wasteland, with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever changed, and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night. The film was released in the United States on November 24, 2021. It runs for one hour and forty-seven minutes, carries a rating of R, and belongs to the action, horror, and science fiction genres. The feature serves as a reboot that leans closer to the survival horror origins of the iconic zombie game series.

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Should you watch it?

“Survivors must work together to uncover the truth and survive the night in a dying Midwestern town.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom
  • Serves as a full reboot leaning toward survival horror origins
Keep in mind
  • The exodus of Umbrella Corporation left the city a wasteland with evil brewing below
  • Townspeople are changed when evil is unleashed

Watch it if you are interested in a live-action film adaptation based on the Capcom video game series.

The film carries an R rating and features action, horror, and science fiction themes.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the film released in the US?

The film was released on 11/24/2021 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film is categorized under action, horror, and science fiction.

What is the film based on?

It is based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom.

What is the primary setting of the story?

The story is set in Raccoon City, once the home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation.