"Who's the Director?" – Atmospheric Resident Evil Requiem Short Film Surprises Everyone
The short film for Resident Evil Requiem, starring Maika Monroe ("It Follows", "The Collector") in the lead role, has managed not only to please but also to genuinely surprise everyone. As it turns out, it was directed by the director of the 2025 "War of the Worlds" starring Ice Cube. Yes, that's the very (meme-dissected) sci-fi screenlife thriller produced by Timur Bekmambetov.
And if many call "War of the Worlds" the worst film of last year, then the Requiem short film is being called the best adaptation of the series. Some have even compared it to the cult cinematic trailer for the first Dead Island.
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5 (with support for up to 120 FPS on PS5 Pro), Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature official Russian voice acting. The system requirements were revealed last year.