Netflix show Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will be part of video game "canon" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Netflix show Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will be part of video game "canon" By a Wesker. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 27 Oct 2020 20 comments Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will be a "canon" addition to Capcom's survival horror saga, Netflix has said, while revealing our best look yet at its versions of series protagonists Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy. The CG-animated series is set to debut on Netflix at some point in 2021, and chronicle a new adventure for the Resident Evil 2 stars. Floppy-haired Leon looks as dashing as ever in leather, while Claire wears her typical red jacket, most recently seen in last year's great Resident Evil 2 remake. So, when is this new series set? If we're guessing, Leon looks closer in age to his appearance in Resident Evil 6 - so perhaps after that? He was left out of Resident Evil 7, while the upcoming Resident Evil Village (aka Resi 8) appears to be yet another Chris Redfield joint. It'd be nice to catch up with the series' better protagonist again. Infinite Darkness is the first of several new Resident Evil TV and movie projects on the way. Netflix is also prepping a Stranger Things-sounding live-action series starring a bunch of kids with a very familiar surname. Separate to Netflix's efforts, the production company behind those Milla Jovovich films is mounting a big screen reboot designed to begin "a new universe inspired by storylines and characters" of the games. The plan is to start with a retelling of Resident Evil 1 with a new, young cast. Canon, that is not. When biohazards run wild, only a pair of veteran zombie slayers can get the job done. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is a new original series set in the canon of @CapcomUSA_'s classic survival horror franchise @RE_Games, coming next year. pic.twitter.com/nuBKVgXuzp- Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) October 27, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store