Netflix subscribers, prepare for a zombie apocalypse: three more chapters of the Milla Jovovich-led Resident Evil saga have officially joined the streaming service. As of September 1, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Resident Evil: Extinction, and Resident Evil: Retribution are all available in the U.S., giving fans a perfect excuse to binge the Umbrella Corporation's greatest hits.
The timing couldn't be better. Zach Cregger's highly anticipated Resident Evil reboot just hit theaters on September 18, bringing Capcom's survival-horror franchise back to the big screen. With a fresh take now in cinemas, Netflix has become the ideal destination to revisit the previous era of Alice's war against the T-virus.
What to Expect from Afterlife
In Afterlife, Jovovich returns as Alice, still on a relentless hunt for the Umbrella Corporation in a world completely overrun by the T-virus. Her search for survivors—including Ali Larter's Claire Redfield and Wentworth Miller's Chris Redfield—leads her to Los Angeles and a supposed safe haven called Arcadia. Spoiler alert: nowhere is truly safe when Umbrella is involved.
The film also stars Shawn Roberts as Albert Wesker, Kim Coates as Bennett, Boris Kodjoe as Luther West, Spencer Locke as K-Mart, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Angel Ortiz. It's a packed roster of familiar faces and new allies, all caught in the crossfire of Alice's one-woman war.
Critical Reception and Box Office Legacy
Critics weren't exactly kind to Afterlife. The film currently holds a 21% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 107 reviews, with an audience score of 48%. The consensus? It leaned heavily into action spectacle rather than the survival horror that defined the games. Still, audiences showed up in droves, propelling the movie to $60.1 million domestically.
That number has suddenly become relevant again. Until this weekend, Afterlife held the record for the franchise's biggest North American opening. But Cregger's new Resident Evil just debuted to $60 million and is expected to surpass Afterlife almost immediately, finally toppling a record that has stood for 16 years.
If you're in the mood for more streaming scares, check out our list of top Netflix thrillers that are absolutely perfect for a binge. And for those planning their October watchlists, don't miss our guide to films leaving Netflix in October.
Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about the franchise's cinematic history, the arrival of these three films offers a comprehensive look at the Jovovich era. So grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and prepare for a marathon of Umbrella's finest—just remember: survival is only the beginning.
