Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City (released in English as Welcome to Raccoon City ) is a 2021 reboot directed by Johannes Roberts that attempts to bring the franchise back to its horror roots by adapting the first two video games simultaneously. While it is praised for being more faithful to the source material than the previous Milla Jovovich films, it received a due to its rushed pacing and questionable character changes . Critical Consensus
: Attempting to cram two games into 107 minutes led to a rushed third act and underdeveloped characters. Critics also noted uneven CGI and a lack of genuine scares despite the focus on atmosphere. Key Perspectives Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City
: Casual viewers may find the story disjointed or overly reliant on prior knowledge of the games to understand character motivations. Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City (released in
Seen as a "so-so" effort that is entertaining but deeply flawed. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - Rotten Tomatoes Critics also noted uneven CGI and a lack
Critics generally describe the film as an "affectionately faithful" but flawed adaptation.
: Many viewers appreciated the game-accurate aesthetic and the inclusion of deeper lore like Lisa Trevor . However, the depiction of fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy as an "incompetent" rookie was highly polarizing.