Zach Cregger's Resident Evil trailer

Director Zach Cregger has unveiled the first teaser trailer for his highly anticipated Resident Evil reboot, which is set to hit theaters on September 18.

Starring Austin Abrams, the film departs from the established storylines of the video games to follow a new protagonist navigating a snowy, zombie-infested landscape.

Cregger, known for his work on 'Barbarian' and 'Weapons,' stated that he wanted to honor the survival-horror roots of the franchise while avoiding a simple retelling of series mascot Leon S. Kennedy's story.

The trailer features a grotesque new creature and a focus on atmospheric dread that has already sparked intense discussion among fans of the legendary Capcom series.