Resident Evil Requiem Expected Multiple Playable Characters

Recent leaks reveal that Resident Evil Requiem will feature three playable characters: Grace Ashcroft as the main protagonist, Leon Kennedy as a significant playable character despite no official confirmation, and Alyssa Ashcroft, Grace's deceased mother, playable briefly likely through flashbacks. The game is expected to allow players to experience the story from multiple perspectives and is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. Separately, the upcoming Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger will present an original story set within the game's lore but will avoid using established characters like Leon Kennedy. The film will follow Bryan, an organ courier who encounters a mysterious woman and a bio-engineered outbreak, with Austin Abrams confirmed as a cast member and Mikey Madison reportedly in negotiations for the lead role. Cregger emphasized that his adaptation is a 'love letter to the games' but distinct from the characters' stories told in the games themselves, aiming to tell a fresh narrative while respecting the franchise's universe. The movie is slated for release on September 18, 2026.