Does ‘Resident Evil’ have a post-credit scene? What to know before heading to theaters
The recently released ‘Resident Evil’ (2026) has become a major attraction for fans, as it has been one of this year's most anticipated films. Capcom's iconic franchise has become renowned for its horror in the video game world. With nine main titles and multiple spin-offs released over the years, the latest project has become even more popular with fans. Everyone wondering whether the latest ‘Resident Evil’ has a post-credit scene, here’s the answer: no. However, there’s an exciting reason to stay until after the credits roll. As the screen cuts to black, the audience is soon taken to a menacing-looking credit sequence. It features red text on a black background with ‘Animal Farm’ playing in the background.
While such a horror scene continues, the lyrics perfectly match what went down in the film: “This world is big and wild and half insane. Take me where real animals are playing. Just a dirty old shack, where the hound dogs bark, that we called our home.” This well-described reference to the movie's events is worth watching. After the song ends, a menacing track, “Main Titles Extended,” plays. Hays Holladay and Ryan Holladay compose it, in collaboration with Aaron Esposito.
After it ends, another track, “Skybridge Reprise,” plays, also composed by the Holladay brothers and Shannon Lay. Witnessing such tracks right after the film surely gives the audience goosebumps. Having such tracks in a dark setting might be why the film doesn’t have an end-credit scene. The film features an original story that isn’t from the Capcom franchise, making it even more interesting for the viewers.
Additionally, the filmmakers might be waiting to see how the film performs before expanding the storyline. The director, Zach Cregger, in his interview with The Playlist noted, “I can’t help thinking about other places this story could go. I’ve got ideas, but this movie hasn’t even come out yet. Let’s see what happens.” The storyline for ‘Resident Evil’ (2026) takes place in a modern setting, with smartphones. As for ‘Resident Evil 2’, it is set in 1998. The director could create a follow-up story from that timeline and may already have a storyline in mind for the next film.
