What is the best Resident Evil movie?

The Resident Evil film franchise is one of Hollywood's most resilient, spanning six live-action Milla Jovovich entries plus animated features and a full reboot. From the claustrophobic original to the outrageous spectacle of later chapters, the series has delivered 20+ years of survival horror on screen. Which film is the best?

Resident Evil (2002)

Paul W.S. Anderson's franchise-launching original introduced Alice and the Hive to the world, blending survival horror atmosphere with blockbuster action in a genuinely tense debut.

1/8

Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

The sequel brought fan-favorite Nemesis and Jill Valentine to the screen, expanding the world beyond the Hive and into the chaos of Raccoon City's collapse.

2/8

Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)

The post-apocalyptic third chapter took the franchise to the Nevada wastelands, with Claire Redfield joining Alice in one of the series' most ambitious visual entries.

3/8

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

The first RE film shot in 3D brought spectacular if over-the-top action sequences and Chris Redfield's debut, becoming the highest-grossing entry at the time.

4/8

Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

A hyper-stylized fan-service entry set inside a massive Umbrella simulation, reuniting allies and enemies alike in a non-stop action showcase.

5/8

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)

The concluding chapter of the Jovovich saga returned to the Hive with explosive action, franchise-recontextualizing revelations, and Alice's emotional send-off.

6/8

Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)

The darker, game-faithful reboot drew directly from the first two games' atmosphere, offering fans a grittier take centered on the Spencer Mansion and the RPD.

7/8

Death Island (2023)

The animated feature reunited the core game cast — Leon, Jill, Chris, Claire, and Rebecca — in a densely plotted zombie outbreak adventure aimed squarely at franchise diehards.

8/8