Resident Evil spans movies, a Netflix series, and animated specials, with streaming options varying by title, region, and service—availability shifts often due to licensing. As of early 2026, here's where you can catch the franchise legally in the US (check your location via JustWatch for precision).

Original 2002 Movie

Stream the Milla Jovovich-led kickoff on Hulu or fuboTV right now—no free options, but rentals start cheap. Buy it digitally on Amazon Video , Apple TV , or Fandango at Home if you want ownership. Physical Blu- rays from Barnes & Noble are solid for collectors.

Netflix Series (2022)

Dive into the live-action show with sisters battling Umbrella's T-virus chaos across eight one-hour episodes —it's exclusive to Netflix. The animated Infinite Darkness prequel is there too, perfect for zombie apocalypse binges. Critics gave it mixed vibes at 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans love the gore.

Other Live-Action Films

  • Welcome to Raccoon City (2021 reboot) : Free on Starz (if subscribed), or buy/rent on Amazon /Apple TV. Stays truer to the games than the Jovovich series.
  • Earlier sequels (Apocalypse through Retribution): Mostly Hulu streaming.

EU folks, Reddit threads suggest Amazon Prime , Apple TV , or Sony Pictures Core —physical Blu-ray sets are bargains.

Title| Streaming| Rent/Buy| Free?
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Resident Evil (2002)| Hulu, fuboTV 1| Amazon, Apple TV 1| No
Netflix Series (2022)| Netflix 59| N/A| Subscription
Welcome to Raccoon City| Starz 5| Amazon, Apple TV 5| Subscription
Infinite Darkness (Animated)| Netflix 5| N/A| Subscription

Quick Tips

  • Use JustWatch.com for real-time checks—set alerts for free streams.
  • VPNs unlock region-specific catalogs, per streaming forums.
  • No full franchise bundle streams everywhere; mix services or grab the Blu-ray collection for marathons.

TL;DR : Start with Hulu for the 2002 classic or Netflix for the series—rent the rest as needed.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.