Resident Evil: Death Island is a Japanese adult computer-animated action horror film set in the same universe as the Resident Evil video game franchise. It is the fifth installment and fourth film in the animated Resident Evil series, following the 2017 film Resident Evil: Vendetta and the 2021 miniseries Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.
Resident Evil: Death Island released in Japan on July 7, 2023.
Synopsis[]
D.S.O. agent Leon S. Kennedy is on a mission to rescue Dr. Antonio Taylor from kidnappers, when a mysterious woman thwarts his pursuit. Meanwhile, B.S.A.A. agent Chris Redfield is investigating a zombie outbreak in San Francisco, where the cause of the infection cannot be identified. The only thing the victims have in common is that they all visited Alcatraz Islandrecently. Following that clue, Chris and his team head to the island, where a new horror awaits them.
Voice cast[]
- Kevin Dorman as Chris Redfield
- Matthew Mercer as Leon S. Kennedy
- Nicole Tompkins as Jill Valentine
- Erin Cahill as Rebecca Chambers
- Stephanie Panisello as Claire Redfield
- Salli Saffioti as Ingrid Hunnigan
Setting[]
According to Capcom, the film will take place in the year 2015. This places the film after the events of Resident Evil 6 (set in 2013) and Resident Evil: Vendetta (set in 2014), but before Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (set in 2017).
Production and release[]
On February 2, 2023, the film was announced by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, with IGN posting an exclusive trailer for the film. IGN reported that the film will release in summer 2023, is directed by Eiichirō Hasumi, and is written by Makoto Fukami. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will distribute the film worldwide, excluding Japan.
The film will release theatrically in Japan on July 7, 2023, with all other regions to be released via video on demand along with DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Blu-ray on July 25, 2023.
Marketing[]
On April 18, 2023, Little Armory announced that they would produce 1/12 scale models of small arms used by Chris, Jill and Leon (M60, AA12, and M870).
On April 19, 2023, Seiko, in collaboration with Capcom, announced two Resident Evil watches inspired by the film. The two watches will be based on designs inspired by Chris and Leon, and will release in May, limited to 600 copies worldwide.
In May 2023, Capcom announced a manga adaptation of Death Island, which will be serialized monthly on Kadokawa Corporation's Comic Hu, via Nico Nico Seiga. It is drawn by ZINO Kodakujii.
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