Resident Evil: Retribution

An untitled Resident Evil film is currently in the planning stages following the box-office success of Resident Evil: Afterlife. It is being planned for a 3D production and set to be released in 2012.

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At the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International, Anderson and Jeremy Bolt told ShockTilYouDrop.com that a fifth Resident Evil film would be possible, saying: "We always take it one movie at a time. We put so much effort into them and it is a family affair. It is all about making the best possible movie now and then promoting well and getting it out there. Making sure it is seen in the right way. When the dust settles then you think about something else. For us, it is not a business, it is a passion. You don't want to start talking about the next baby until you make sure this one is okay."

Anderson later told IGN that if the film is a success, he'll do the fifth film and would like Leon Kennedy to make an appearance.

Jovovich told New York Magazine that Anderson had started work on a sequel. She explained, "We've been talking to a lot of fans on Twitter and stuff, so it's probably going to be one of the first movies where we really talk to fans to see what they want, and what characters they want to see. It's going to be a more interactive process."

During an interview Jovovich, Boris Kodjoe, and Ali Larter all confirmed that if there was another film made they would reprise their roles, with Boris stating "Without hesitation I would say yes", and Ali Larter stating after being asked if she was onboard said "Sure, I love working with Milla and Paul".

A fifth film in the franchise has been confirmed, scheduled for release on September 14, 2012.

Milla Jovovich talked about the possible title on her twitter page saying it may be called "Resident Evil: Retribution," and that Paul has been working with professional video game players.

Resident Evil: Retribition will begin filming in October 2011.

Paul W.S. Anderson has been confirmed as both writer and director of the film.

Earlier this year, Sienna Guillory revealed that she would be returning for Retribution as Jill Valentine. However, reports say that the part is actually going to be recast.

While there’s been no official confirmation yet about whether or not Ali Larter and Wentworth Miller​ will be reprising their respective roles as Claire and Chris Redfield in Retribution, it would appear that Anderson is taking fan input to heart – by bringing onboard a couple of fan-favorite characters for the fifth Resident Evil flick. One such fellow is Leon Scott Kennedy, who (in the Resident Evil 2 video game) had just begun his career as a cop in Raccoon City when the T-virus outbreak occurred. He also showed up as a secret government agent in the Resident Evil 4 game and appeared in the CGI film Resident Evil: Degeneration. S.T.A.R.S. maintenance and weapon supply man (and good friend to Chris Redfield) Barry Burton will also be making an appearance in Retribution. There’s no word yet on what role he or Leon will play in the plot of the film or what actors will be playing them. A few rumor's have been spread that he role of Leon S. Kennedy will be given to actor Jensen Ackles. Paul Anderson said that he'll take all fan imput into consideration and it seems that fans want Ackles to tackle the role.

More rumor's give away key plotlines, like the survivors visit the remains of Raccoon City and this is where Barry Burton will be introduced. And some say that Paul (Anderson) said that a character from the first movie who had died in the second film will be brought back as a clone in Retribution. It is unsure if that means the mutant tyrant Nemesis, or the man he once was.

Milla Jovovich tweeted that Paul has a big surprise about the origon of her character Alice Abernathy. Fans say that she might be one of Spencer's "Wesker children".

According to Stock Till You Drop, Ada Wong and Barry Burton will appear in the film with Leon.