Resident Evil is a Japanese horror game media franchise created by Capcom. It consists of survival horror, third-person shooter, and first-person shooter games, with players typically surviving in environments inhabited by zombies and other frightening creatures. The franchise has expanded into other media, including a live-action film series, animated films, television series, comic books, novels, audio dramas, and merchandise.

The Resident Evil franchise is credited with defining the survival horror genre and returning zombies to popular culture. The games feature a variety of protagonists, including Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Leon S. Kennedy, and Ethan Winters, who must fight against various bioweapons and other monsters created by the Umbrella Corporation and other organizations.

The franchise has evolved over time, with later games shifting to more dynamic shooting action. However, in 2013, producer Masachika Kawata stated that the franchise would return to focus on elements of horror and suspense over action.

In addition to the games, there is a live-action film series loosely based on the video game series of the same name). The films follow amnesiac heroine Alice and a band of Umbrella Corporation commandos as they attempt to contain the outbreak of the T-virus at a secret underground facility).

Overall, Resident Evil is a horror game franchise that has expanded into other media, featuring a variety of protagonists fighting against bioweapons and other monsters created by various organizations.