“Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” is a 2021 action horror film directed by Johannes Roberts. Serving as a reboot of the “Resident Evil” film series, it draws inspiration from Capcom’s iconic survival horror video games. Set in the fictional town of Raccoon City, the film weaves together multiple narratives from the early Resident Evil games.

The story unfolds as Claire Redfield (played by Kaya Scodelario) returns to her hometown, Raccoon City, searching for her missing brother, Chris Redfield (Robbie Amell). At the same time, Leon S. Kennedy (Avan Jogia), a rookie police officer, begins his first day on duty in Raccoon City, only to find the city descending into chaos due to a viral outbreak at the Umbrella Corporation’s secretive research facility.

As the T-virus spreads, turning civilians into bloodthirsty zombies and mutating creatures, Claire, Leon, and a group of survivors must navigate the perilous streets of Raccoon City. They uncover sinister secrets about Umbrella Corporation’s experiments and the origins of the outbreak, all while fighting to survive and escape the city alive.

“Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” captures the tense atmosphere and iconic locations of the Resident Evil games, delivering a thrilling blend of horror, action, and suspense. It pays homage to the beloved source material while offering a fresh take on the franchise’s origins.