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== Other media ==
{{See also|List of Resident Evil media}}

The ''Resident Evil'' franchise features video games and tie-in merchandise and products, including various [[live-action]] and animated films, comic books, and novels.

=== Films ===
==== Live-action films ====
{{Main|Resident Evil (film series)}}
[[File:Resident Evil (Movie logo).svg|thumb|The live-action film series logo]]
From 2002 to 2016, six live-action ''Resident Evil'' films were produced, all written and produced by [[Paul W. S. Anderson]]. The films do not follow the games' premise but feature some game characters. The series' protagonist is [[Alice (Resident Evil)|Alice]], an original character created for the films portrayed by [[Milla Jovovich]]. Despite a negative reaction from critics, the live-action film series has made over $1 billion worldwide.<ref>{{cite web| title= Box Office History for Resident Evil Movies|work=The Numbers| url= http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/series/ResidentEvil.php | access-date=October 25, 2010}}</ref> They are, to date, the only video game adaptations to increase the amount of money made with each successive film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=residentevil.htm |title=Resident Evil |work=Box Office Mojo |access-date=August 15, 2013}}</ref> The series holds the record for the "Most Live-Action Film Adaptations of a Video Game" in the 2012 ''[[Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition]]'', which also described it as "the most successful movie series to be based on a video game."<ref name="reeves1" />

A reboot, ''[[Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City]],'' was released on November 24, 2021, with [[Johannes Roberts]] as writer/director.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/sony-delays-resident-evil-release-date-1234941945/ |title=Sony Delays 'Resident Evil' Release Date |first=Rebecca |last=Rubin |website=Variety |date=March 31, 2021 |access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>

==== Animated films ====
{{Main|Resident Evil: Degeneration|Resident Evil: Damnation|Resident Evil: Vendetta|Resident Evil: Death Island}}
The first computer animated film for the franchise was ''[[Biohazard 4D-Executer]]''. It was a short 3D film produced for Japanese theme parks and did not feature any characters from the game.<ref name="gamespot">{{cite web |date=October 19, 2000 |script-title=ja:バイオハザードの映像アトラクションがお披露目 |url=http://www.zdnet.co.jp/gamespot/gsnews/0010/19/news03.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030212073536/http://www.zdnet.co.jp/gamespot/gsnews/0010/19/news03.html |archive-date=February 12, 2003 |work=[[GameSpot|GameSpot Japan]] |publisher=Softbank Publishing Inc |language=ja}}</ref>

Starting in 2008, a series of feature-length computer-animated films have been released. These films take place in the same continuity with the games of the series, and feature characters such as [[Leon S. Kennedy|Leon Kennedy]], [[Claire Redfield]], [[Ada Wong]], [[Chris Redfield]], [[Jill Valentine]] and [[Rebecca Chambers (character)|Rebecca Chambers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2458539/resident-evil-degeneration-re5-connection/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627161633/http://www.mtv.com/news/2458539/resident-evil-degeneration-re5-connection/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 27, 2016 |title=How 'Resident Evil: Degeneration' Movie Connects to 'Resident Evil 5' |date=January 23, 2009 |publisher=[[MTV]] |access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/resident-evil-damnation-takes-place-right-before-resident-evil-6/ |title=Resident Evil: Damnation Takes Place Right Before Resident Evil 6 |date=August 3, 2012 |publisher=[[Siliconera]] |access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mansion-monsters-thirst-blood-operatic-new-resident-evil-vendetta-trailer |title=Mansion monsters thirst for blood in operatic new Resident Evil: Vendetta trailer |date=September 20, 2016 |publisher=[[SyFy Wire]] |access-date=May 5, 2020 |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125053758/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mansion-monsters-thirst-blood-operatic-new-resident-evil-vendetta-trailer |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Television ===
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''[[Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness]]'', a four-part CG [[anime]] series, premiered on July 8, 2021, on [[Netflix]]. Starring the ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the series features both uncovering a worldwide plot. The series released on July 8, 2021<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grobar |first1=Matt |title=Netflix Debuts New Trailer For 'Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness' Animated Series Premiering This Summer |url=https://deadline.com/video/resident-evil-infinite-darkness-trailer-premiere-date-netflix-anime/ |website=Deadline |access-date=2021-06-21 |date=2021-05-19}}</ref> on [[Netflix]].<ref name="Netflix">{{Cite news |last=Doolan |first=Liam |date=2020-09-27 |title=Capcom Reveals Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness - A New Netflix Series Arriving In 2021 |website=Nintendo Life |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/09/capcom_reveals_resident_evil_infinite_darkness_-_a_new_netflix_series_arriving_in_2021 |access-date=2020-09-27}}</ref>

[[Resident Evil (TV series)|''Resident Evil'']] premiered on July 14, 2022, on Netflix. An eight episode live-action series, two plotlines set in 2022 and 2036 follow Albert Wesker and his daughters navigating Umbrella's experiments in New Raccoon City.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Patches|first=Matt|date=2020-08-27|title=Resident Evil live-action series confirmed by Netflix with first details|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/27/21403542/resident-evil-netflix-show-plot-characters-wesker|access-date=2020-08-27|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=2020-08-27|title=Netflix's Resident Evil series will star the Wesker kids|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-27-netflixs-resident-evil-series-will-star-the-wesker-kids|access-date=2020-08-27|website=Eurogamer|language=en}}</ref>

=== Merchandise ===
[[File:Resident Evil Bar.jpg|thumb|''Resident Evil'' theme restaurant]]
Over the years, various toy companies have acquired the ''Resident Evil'' license, with each producing their own unique line of ''Resident Evil'' [[action figure]]s or models.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Enter The Survival Horror... A ''Resident Evil'' Retrospective |magazine=Game Informer |issue=174 |date=October 2007 |pages=132–133}}</ref> These include, but are not limited to, [[Toy Biz]],<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Go Figure|magazine=[[GamePro]]|issue=111 |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|date=December 1997 |page=30 |quote=Toy Biz will also see its Resident Evil toys slither into stores around March. The first assortment will feature two-packs of a hero or a villain and one of the game's creepy creatures.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=It's Never Too Late |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=106|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=May 1998 |page=114}}</ref> [[Palisades Toys]], [[National Entertainment Collectibles Association|NECA]], and [[Hot Toys]].

[[Tokyo Marui]] also produced replicas of the guns used in the ''Resident Evil'' series in the form of gas blow-back [[airsoft]] guns. Some models included the STARS [[Beretta]] featured in ''Resident Evil 3'', and the [[Desert Eagle]] in a limited edition that came with other memorabilia in a wooden case, along with the Gold [[Luger (pistol)|Lugers]] from ''Code: Veronica'' and the "Samurai Edge" pistol from the ''Resident Evil'' remake. Other merchandise includes an energy drink called "T-virus Antidote".

''Resident Evil Archives'' is a reference guide of the ''Resident Evil'' series written by staff members of Capcom. It was translated into English and published by [[BradyGames]]. The guide describes and summarizes all of the key events that occur in ''[[Resident Evil Zero]]'', ''Resident Evil'', ''Resident Evil 2'', ''Resident Evil 3: Nemesis'', and ''Code: Veronica''. The main plot analysis also contains character relationship charts, artwork, item descriptions, and file transcripts for all five games. <!-- One part of the guide replaces all instances of the word "biohazard" with "Resident Evil", even when the situation didn't warrant it (resulting in such goofs such as the UBCS being referred to as the "Umbrella Resident Evil Countermeasure Service" at one point), as well as typos and spelling errors throughout. A second Archives book was later released in December 2011 and covered ''Resident Evil 4'', ''Resident Evil 5'',  the new scenarios detailed in ''Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles'' and ''Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles'', and the 2008 CGI movie, ''Resident Evil: Degeneration''. The second Archives volume was translated by Capcom and published by BradyGames. --> A second Archives book was later released in December 2011 and covers ''Resident Evil 4'', ''Resident Evil 5'',  the new scenarios detailed in ''Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles'' and ''Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles'', and the 2008 CGI movie, ''Resident Evil: Degeneration''. The second Archives volume was also translated by Capcom and published by BradyGames.

A ''Resident Evil'' [[theme restaurant]] called Biohazard Cafe & Grill S.T.A.R.S. opened in [[Tokyo]] in 2012.<ref>Brian Ashcraft, [http://kotaku.com/5925710/japans-resident-evil-restaurant-has-more-hot-pants-than-zombies/gallery/1 Japan’s Resident Evil Restaurant Has More Hot Pants Than Zombies], Kotaku, July 13, 2012</ref> [[Halloween Horror Nights]] 2013, held at [[Universal Orlando]], featured a haunted house titled ''Resident Evil: Escape from Raccoon City'', based on ''Resident Evil 2'' and ''Resident Evil 3: Nemesis''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/09/23/racoon-city-takes-up-residence-at-universal-studios.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925195124/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/09/23/racoon-city-takes-up-residence-at-universal-studios.aspx|url-status=live|archive-date=September 25, 2013|title=Capcom And Universal Studios Talk Real Life Resident Evil|work=Game Informer}}</ref>

=== Novels ===
The first ''Resident Evil'' novel was Hiroyuki Ariga's novella ''Biohazard: The Beginning'', published in 1997 as a portion of the book ''The True Story of Biohazard'', which was given away as a pre-order bonus with the Sega Saturn version of ''Biohazard''. The story serves as a prelude to the original ''Resident Evil'', in which Chris investigates the disappearance of his missing friend, Billy Rabbitson.

[[S. D. Perry]] has written novelizations of the first five games, as well as two original novels taking place between games. The novels often take liberties with the games' plot by exploring events occurring outside and beyond the games. This often meant that the games would later contradict the books on a few occasions.<ref>For example, the novel ''Underworld'' suggested that Raccoon City was destroyed during an accidental fire after the events of ''City of the Dead'', whereas in ''Resident Evil 3'' it is revealed that the city was destroyed by a nuclear missile launched by the government.</ref> One notable addition from the novels is the original character Trent, who often served as a mysterious behind-the-scenes string-puller who aided the main characters. Perry's novels were translated and released in Japan with new cover arts by Wolfina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wolfina.com/snake-heart/ |title=Snake Heart |language=ja |access-date=July 2, 2009 |archive-date=February 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215011439/http://wolfina.com/snake-heart/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Perry's novels, particularly ''The Umbrella Conspiracy'', also alluded to events in ''Biohazard: The Beginning'', such as the disappearance of Billy Rabbitson and Brian Irons' bid to run for Mayor.  A reprinting of Perry's novels with new cover artwork began in 2012 to coincide with the release of ''[[Resident Evil: Retribution]]'' and its respective novelization.

There are a trilogy of original ''Biohazard'' novels in Japan. {{Nihongo|'' Hokkai no Yōjū''|北海の妖獣||lit. "The Strange Beast of the North Sea"}} was published in 1998 and was written by Kyū Asakura and the staff of Flagship. Two additional novels were published in 2002, ''To the Liberty'' by Sudan Kimura and ''Rose Blank'' by Tadashi Aizawa. While no official English translation of these novels has been published yet, the last two books were translated into German and published in 2006.

Novelizations of the films ''Genesis'', ''Apocalypse'', and ''Extinction'' were written by [[Keith DeCandido]]. ''Afterlife'' did not receive a novelization due to Capcom's decision to discontinue working with [[Pocket Books]], who had been their primary source of publishing books up to that point, Capcom would later make [[Titan Books]] their primary publisher going forth. ''Retribution'' was written by [[John Shirley]], while ''The Final Chapter'' was written by [[Tim Waggoner]]. ''Genesis'' was published over two years after that film's release and coincided with the publication of ''Apocalypse'', ''Genesis'' being marketed as a prequel to ''Apocalypse'', while the ''Extinction'' novel was released in late July 2007, two months before the film's release. ''The Final Chapter'' was published in December 2016 alongside the film's theatrical release. There was also a Japanese novelization of the first film, unrelated to DeCandido's version, written by Osamu Makino. Makino also wrote two novels based on the game ''Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles''. The books are a two-part direct novelization of the game and are published in Japanese and German only. The first novel, titled ''Biohazard: The Umbrella Chronicles Side A'' in Japan and ''Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles 1'' in Germany, was released on December 22, 2007. The second novel, titled ''Biohazard: The Umbrella Chronicles Side B'' in Japan and ''Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles 2'' in Germany, was published in January 2008.

=== Comics ===
In 1997, [[Marvel Comics]] published a single-issue prologue comic based on the original ''Resident Evil'', released through a promotional giveaway alongside the original PlayStation game.

In 1998, [[WildStorm]] began producing a monthly comic book series based on the first two games, ''Resident Evil: The Official Comic Magazine'', which lasted five issues. The first four issues were published by [[Image Comics|Image]], while Wildstorm themselves published the fifth and final issue. Each issue was a compilation of short stories that were both adaptations of events from the games and related side stories. Like the Perry novels, the comics also explored events occurring beyond ''Resident Evil 2'' (the latest game during the series' publication) and thus were contradicted by later games. Wildstorm also published a four-issue miniseries, ''Resident Evil: Fire & Ice'', which depicted the ordeal of Charlie Team, a third STARS team created specifically for the comic. In 2009, Wildstorm reprinted ''Fire & Ice'' in a trade paperback collection.<ref>{{cite news|date=February 7, 2009|title=NYCC '09 – Wildstorm Panel with Jim Lee|work=[[Newsarama]]|url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090207-nycc09-widlstorm.html}}</ref>

In Hong Kong, there has been officially licensed ''Biohazard'' [[manhua]] adaptations of ''Biohazard 0'' by publisher Yulang Group, ''Biohazard 2'' by Kings Fountain, ''Biohazard 3 Supplemental Edition'' by Cao Zhihao and, ''Biohazard 3 The Last Escape'', and ''Biohazard Code: Veronica'' by Lee Chung Hing published by Tinhangse Publishing. The Code: Veronica manhua was translated into English, formatted to look like an American comic and distributed by WildStorm as a series of four graphic novel collections.

In 2009, Wildstorm began publishing a ''Resident Evil'' comic book prequel to ''Resident Evil 5'', which centers on two original members of the BSAA, Mina Gere and Holiday Sugarman. Written by Ricardo Sanchez and illustrated by Kevin Sharpe and Jim Clark, the first issue was published on March 11, 2009. On November 11, 2009, the third issue was released, and the fourth was released March 24, 2010. The sixth and final book was finally published in February 2011.<ref name="Wildstormre5">{{cite web|title=''Resident Evil'' solicitations at DC Comics website.|url=http://www.dccomics.com/wildstorm/comics/?cm=11359|access-date=June 9, 2009|archive-date=July 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722101318/http://www.dccomics.com/comics/resident-evil-2009/resident-evil-1|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Plays ===
In the summer of 2000, ''Bioroid: Year Zero'' was performed in Japan. It was a musical horror-comedy but took the perspective of the infected. Super Eccentric Theater put on the production under the direction of Osamu Yagihashi. The stage play was performed from early July to late August.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BIOHAZARD対策室/BIOHAZARD/S･E･Tバイオロイド零年|url=http://www.biohazard.gr.jp/setzeronen/info.html|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.biohazard.gr.jp}}</ref>

''Biohazard The Stage'' was released in Japan in 2015. The play focused on iconic characters, Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, as Philosophy University in Australia is experiencing a bioterrorist attack. The production was handled by Avex Live Creative and Ace Crew Entertainment, under supervision from Capcom.<ref>{{Citation|last=Yoriko|first=Jun|title=Biohazard the Stage|date=2015-10-22|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10236090/|type=Thriller|others=Rin Asuka, Shin'ichi Chiba, Atsushi Kimura, Yûji Kishi|publisher=Capcom Company|access-date=2021-06-25}}</ref>

The following year, ''Musical Biohazard ~Voice of Gaia~'' was released in September. It was produced by Umeda Arts Theater by director G2 and composer, Shunsuke Wada.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-14|title=CAST&STAFF│『ミュージカル バイオハザード ～ヴォイス・オブ・ガイア～』特設サイト 梅田芸術劇場|url=http://www.umegei.com/biohazard/cast.html|access-date=2021-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014172251/http://www.umegei.com/biohazard/cast.html|archive-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref>

''Biohazard the Experience'' was the second ''Resident Evil'' play produced by Avex Live Creative and Ace Crew Entertainment. The story is set in 2015 and follows a cast of thirteen survivors who were abducted and woke up in a mansion during an outbreak.<ref>{{Cite web|title=バイオハザード ザ エクスペリエンス ｜ 公式ホームページ｜チケット情報や出演キャスト紹介など 2017年公演|url=http://www.biohazard-stage.com/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.biohazard-stage.com|archive-date=August 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831003232/http://www.biohazard-stage.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref>