---
title: "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 460458
imdb_id: "tt6920084"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 2733
content_rating: "R"
---

# Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Survivors must work together to uncover the truth and survive the night in a dying Midwestern town."

### Why Watch
- Based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom
- Serves as a full reboot leaning toward survival horror origins

### Caveats & Content Note
- The exodus of Umbrella Corporation left the city a wasteland with evil brewing below
- Townspeople are changed when evil is unleashed
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and features action, horror, and science fiction themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, horror, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Club Illico | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Johannes Roberts
- **Networks / Studios**: Constantin Film, Screen Gems, Davis Raccoon Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kaya Scodelario** as *Claire Redfield*
- **Hannah John-Kamen** as *Jill Valentine*
- **Robbie Amell** as *Chris Redfield*
- **Tom Hopper** as *Albert Wesker*
- **Avan Jogia** as *Leon Kennedy*
- **Donal Logue** as *Chief Irons*
- **Neal McDonough** as *William Birkin*
- **Lily Gao** as *Ada Wong*
- **Chad Rook** as *Richard Aiken*
- **Marina Mazepa** as *Lisa Trevor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 11/24/2021 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized under action, horror, and science fiction.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom.

### Q: What is the primary setting of the story?
The story is set in Raccoon City, once the home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/460458)
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*