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The Resident Evil video game series is so beloved that it has woven itself into the DNA of gaming culture over the past three decades, with eight main numbered games and a wide variety of spin-offs, some of which are, if not better, , is just as good as the mainline series. But “Resident Evil” is also a franchise, starting with Paul WS Anderson’s live-action “Resident Evil” in 2002, which has spawned 11 feature-length movies and two TV series. movies, it can be difficult to figure out how to watch the Resident Evil movies in order, especially since there is more than one continuous line.
While the video games mostly take place in an incredibly complex timeline, the movies work slightly differently. The live-action movies and TV shows are entirely doing their own thing, while the CGI-animated movies and series are technically part of the game’s continuity. However, these animated movies and games don’t really reference each other, so they don’t tie together into a grand narrative. Animated movies are best thought of as a series of side stories.
Below we’ll break down the complex cinematic aspects of the Resident Evil series, including the correct viewing order and where you can watch them. Let’s take a closer look.
