Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot, Characters, Game, Villain, Powers, News, Updates and Everything You Need to Know


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When talking about zombies and human bioweapons in both games and movies, one title immediately comes into the mind of many: Resident Evil and after years of watching a franchise led by Alice, it will finally get a reboot and it will now be centered on characters from where the films are inspired from. Here is everything you need to know about Welcome to Raccoon City from the release date, to the cast, characters, plot, and more.

What is the Plot of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

The official synopsis is as follows:

“The company's exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, a group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.”

Is There a Trailer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

There are three trailers to date. Watch it here:

Here is the international trailer for the movie:

Related: Where to Watch and Stream All Resident Evil Movies Free Online - NOVEMBER 2021 Update

Who are the Cast and Characters of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

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The reboot will feature well-known characters from the game and they will lead the new film with Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield, Robbie Amell as Chris Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen as Jill Valentine, Tom Hopper as Albert Wesker, Neal McDonough as William Birkin, Avan Jogia as Leon S. Kennedy, Donal Logue as Chief Brian Irons, and Lily Gao as Ada Wong.

Who is the Villain of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

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With the reboot focusing on the events of the first game in the franchise, Albert Wesker is expected to be one of the villains. He would be portrayed by Tom Hopper. Another villain is Dr. William Birkin who is a virologist in Umbrella Corporation as he discovered the G-Virus. In the game, he tried to keep himself alive by infecting himself and as a result, he mutated.

How Close is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City to the Game?

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The reboot promises to be faithful to the material it is based on: the Resident Evil games. From the characters to the storyline, it seems as if it will be following Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2 which makes more fans excited as to how the reboot will be handling the story.

How is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Different from the Previous Films?

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To start, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City has Claire Redfield as the main character of the film instead of Alice which is not even one from the game and was made solely for the movies. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is expected to be more faithful to the games.

When is the Release Date of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City will be released on November 24, 2021 exclusively in theaters.

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