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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021): Cast & Ratings

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) movie poster

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a 2021 action thriller directed by Johannes Roberts, starring Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield, Robbie Amell and Neal McDonough. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $41.9 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
worldwide gross
$41.9M
Echo Score
37
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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Johannes Roberts
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Screen Gems
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City About?

The premise of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

In Raccoon City, the remnants of the once-powerful Umbrella Corporation cast a long shadow. As the city crumbles, a group of survivors discovers a sinister legacy hidden beneath the surface. Faced with mounting dangers and horrific creatures unleashed upon the streets, they must confront the truth behind Umbrella's downfall and fight to contain the escalating terror threatening to engulf them all.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • zombie
  • resident evil
  • based on video game
  • psychotronic film
  • zombie apocalypse
  • year 1998
  • mansion
  • 1990s
  • police officer
  • fictional city
  • corporation
  • infection
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  • biohazard
  • virus
  • outbreak
  • police station
  • mutation
  • toy gun
  • bazooka
  • exploding truck
  • mutant dog
  • rookie cop
  • laboratory
  • tough cop
  • bulletproof vest
  • evil scientist
  • mad scientist
  • secret laboratory
  • evil corporation
  • corporate crime
  • human experiment
  • jail cell
  • piano
  • grindhouse film
  • abandoned house
  • orphan
  • orphanage
  • armory
  • parking garage
  • hitchhiker
  • zombie outbreak
  • person on fire
  • film projector
  • bunk bed
  • bare chested male
  • surprise during end credits
  • anarchy
  • chaos
  • human experimentation
  • science runs amok
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Cast & crew

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Cast & Characters

Kaya Scodelario leads the cast as Claire Redfield, with Robbie Amell as Chris Redfield and Neal McDonough as William Birkin. Directed by Johannes Roberts; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Johannes Roberts

More films directed by Johannes Roberts, best-rated first: V/H/S/99, 47 Meters Down, Primate and 47 Meters Down: Uncaged.

Full filmography
Ratings

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 37/100, strongest in art & craft (45) and weakest in story & flow (25).

37 /100

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Echo Score Breakdown

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City strives to translate the video‑game franchise into a cinematic experience, yet the execution falls short of that ambition. Critics and users alike cite an overstuffed script, miscasting, and uneven visual quality, which dilute the film’s potential impact. While a few technical elements receive modest praise, the cumulative flaws hinder narrative cohesion and enjoyment. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal beyond dedicated fans seeking reference points.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of direction and cinematography, the film presents an uneven visual palette. Set design successfully recreates iconic game environments, yet the photography is frequently murky and the CGI appears cheap. Editing maintains a brisk rhythm but does not compensate for the visual inconsistencies, resulting in a mixed technical impression.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When assessing performances, the casting choices are widely criticized for misalignment with source material, leading to weak character chemistry. Most actors deliver flat portrayals, though Avan Jogia's rookie cop provides occasional levity. Overall, the lack of depth and inconsistent acting undermine emotional engagement.

  • Story & Flow 25

    The narrative attempts to condense two game stories into a single hour‑long plot, resulting in a rushed and overcrowded screenplay. Key events receive insufficient development, and the climax resolves abruptly. This lack of coherence and pacing diminishes overall storytelling effectiveness.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    The soundtrack remains unobtrusive, offering little thematic resonance, while sound design is competent but unremarkable. Visually, the film blends effective set recreations with low‑budget CGI, creating an inconsistent style. These sensory elements support the narrative modestly but fail to leave a lasting impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 40

    Rewatch appeal is limited to fans who appreciate the numerous game references and easter eggs. For general audiences, the narrative weaknesses and visual shortcomings reduce incentive to view the film again. Consequently, repeat viewings are unlikely to provide additional enjoyment.

Plot

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a haunting flashback, young Claire and Chris Redfield find themselves at the Raccoon City Orphanage, where Claire forms a bond with Lisa Trevor, a girl who has endured horrific experiments. Their fate intertwines with Dr. William Birkin from the Umbrella Corporation, who oversees the orphanage and is notorious for his cruel experiments on the children. As the experiment unfolds, young Claire narrowly escapes Birkin’s grasp.

Full summary

The whole story of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Box Office & Budget

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City grossed $41.9 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $17 million came from the US and Canada and $24.9 million (59%) from the rest of the world.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$41.9M

1.7× its budget

US & Canada
$17M
International
$24.9M
Budget
$25M
US & Canada 41% Rest of the world 59%
Videos

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Trailers & Videos

16 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 3 clips, 9 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 16 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser Nightmare Trailer
  • Clip Itchy Tasty Clip
  • Clip Lisa Trevor Clip
  • Clip Lights Out Clip
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What was the name of the corporation responsible for the experiments in Raccoon City?
Details

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Also Known As

40 alternative titles, including “Vùng Đất Quỷ Dữ: Quỷ Dữ Trỗi Dậy” and “Обитель зла: Раккун Сити”.

Also known as
  • Vùng Đất Quỷ Dữ: Quỷ Dữ Trỗi Dậy
  • Обитель зла: Раккун Сити
  • ผีชีวะ: ปฐมบทแห่งเมืองผีดิบ
  • A kaptár - Raccoon City visszavár
  • Resident Evil: Καλώς ήλθατε στην Raccoon City
  • Resident Evil - Welcome to Raccoon City
  • Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City
  • 新生化危機
  • 生化危机：欢迎来到浣熊市
  • 恶灵古堡首部曲：拉昆市
  • 新生化危机
  • Обитель зла: Раккун-Сити
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  • 레지던트 이블: 라쿤시티
  • Resident Evil: Bem-Vindo a Raccoon City
  • Оселя зла: Вітаємо у Раккун-Сіті
  • Resident Evil: Raccoon City
  • Resident Evil: Vitajte v Raccoon City
  • Resident Evil : Bienvenue à Raccoon City
  • A Kaptár: Raccoon City visszavár
  • Resident Evil: Raccoon Şehri
  • Resident Evil Početak: Raccoon City
  • האויב שבפנים: ברוכים הבאים לראקון סיטי
  • 惡靈古堡首部曲：拉昆市
  • バイオハザード：ウェルカム・トゥ・ラクーンシティ
  • Resident Evil: Witajcie w Raccoon City
  • ผีชีวะ ปฐมบทแห่งเมืองผีดิบ
  • الشر المقيم - مرحبًا بكم في مدينة راكون
  • Resident Evil: Bun venit în Raccoon City
  • 生化危機首部曲：浣熊市
  • Заразно зло: Началото
  • Resident Evil: Quỷ Dữ Trỗi Dậy
  • Resident Evil: Καλωσορίσατε στη Ρακούν Σίτι
  • Притајено зло: Почетак
  • Absoliutus blogis: Nauja formulė
  • اهریمن خاموش : به راکون سیتی خوش آمدید
  • Nezūdošais ļaunums: Laipni lūgti Rakūnsitijā, ბოროტების სავანე: დასაწყისი
  • Resident Evil: Benvinguts a Raccoon City
  • الشر المقيم: مرحبًا بكم في مدينة راكون
  • Nevidno zlo začetek: Racoon city
  • रेजिडेंट ईविल: वेलकम टु रैकुन सिटी

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FAQ

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City released?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was released on November 24, 2021.

Who directed Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was directed by Johannes Roberts.

More films by Johannes Roberts

Who is in the cast of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City stars Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield, Robbie Amell as Chris Redfield and Neal McDonough as William Birkin, among 13 credited actors.

How much did Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City make at the box office?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City grossed $41.9 million worldwide ($17 million domestic, $24.9 million international) on a budget of $25 million.

How is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City rated?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City have a post-credit scene?

No. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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