Capcom has released a three-minute promotional short film for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, featuring horror actress Maika Monroe as a mother caught in the Raccoon City outbreak. The film, titled Evil Has Always Had a Name, explores the human side of the infection from 1998. It builds excitement ahead of the game's February 27, 2026, launch on multiple platforms.
On February 2, 2026, Capcom dropped the short film Resident Evil Requiem – Evil Has Always Had a Name, a dark promo that immerses viewers in the franchise's lore. Set in Raccoon City during the 1998 events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, it follows a mother, played by Maika Monroe, and her young daughter as the zombie infection spreads. The story begins innocently with a game of hide-and-seek, but quickly turns harrowing as the pair hides from monsters amid the ruins. A chilling moment includes the Nemesis from Resident Evil 3 screaming “STARS!”, anchoring it firmly in the timeline.
Monroe, known for her roles in Longlegs and It Follows, portrays the mother who ultimately succumbs to zombification, clutching a photo of her and her daughter in her decayed hand. Directed by Rich Lee, the film highlights the tragedy of ordinary people becoming victims. In an Entertainment Weekly interview, Monroe shared: “What I loved about it was it had a lot of heart. It’s really heartbreaking, the story that you’re watching unfold. I just thought it was a really interesting and a new way to portray this video game coming out.”
This release teases Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in Capcom's horror series that began in 1996, set for February 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S. It coincides with a rebooted film franchise starting September 18, 2026, under director Zach Cregger. The short effectively humanizes the outbreak, reminding players of the personal toll behind the action.
