In *Resident Evil* (2021), the plot centers around a catastrophic viral outbreak in Raccoon City, which is caused by the Umbrella Corporation. The film is set in the 1990s and follows several key characters from the original video games.

Claire Redfield arrives in Raccoon City looking for her brother Chris, who works for the S.T.A.R.S. team. She discovers that the Umbrella Corporation’s experiments have led to a viral outbreak, turning people into zombies and monstrous creatures. Claire joins forces with rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy to survive the chaos.

As the virus spreads, Jill Valentine, another member of the S.T.A.R.S. team, investigates the outbreak and uncovers the truth behind the corporation’s involvement. Meanwhile, Chris Redfield fights to contain the outbreak and deal with the undead. The group must navigate the dangers of the city, uncover dark secrets about Umbrella Corporation, and try to escape the impending disaster. The story culminates in a tense confrontation as they face the horrors unleashed by the virus and struggle to survive.