Leon is a very recurring character in the Resident Evil movies (both live-action and animated).
With the imminent release of Resident Evil 4 Remake on March 24, 2023, it’s time to talk about Leon S. Kennedy, its protagonist. Although it’s a character that appears in many movies (now you’ll freak out with the list), It’s not as big as the one the video game franchise has. Moreover, in some installments, he is only mentioned, without even appearing physically.
Even so, If you’re a Resident Evil fan, you might want to know which movies Leon appears in (and in which of them his role is almost a testimony). In effect, there are a lot of Resident Evil movies, even though most of them are complete rubbish. And that’s not all.
Resident Evil 4 Remake
- With modernized gameplay, a reimagined story and spectacularly detailed graphics, Resident Evil 4 marks the rebirth of a gaming giant.
- Relive the nightmare that revolutionized the survival-horror genre.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
In this case, Leon does not appear physically: He is only mentioned as a partner of Jill Valentinewho would have died in the arklay mountains.
Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)
In Resident Evil: Degenerationa fairly competent animated film, Paul Mercier lend your voice to Leon. is featured Claire Redfield y Leon S. Kennedyso its role is quite important.
Resident Evil: Revenge (2012)
Four years later, Resident Evil: Vengeance shows us Leon for the first time in a live action: Here, he is the leader of a resistance force fighting against the red queen and the strengths of Umbrella. Your mission is to rescue Alice Umbrella facilities in Russia.
Resident Evil: The Curse (2012)
you have surely seen Resident Evil: The Cursean animated film sequel Degeneration Protagonized by Leon S. Kennedy one more time. In it, the character sneaks into a small Eastern European country to check out rumors that bio-organic weapons are being used in warfare. But at that time, receive orders to leave the premises: Determined to find out what is going on, he enters this unpredictable battlefield.
Resident Evil Vendetta (2017)
We continue to be linked to the field of animation with this third film starring Leon S. Kennedywho will work with Chris Redfield y Rebecca Chambers to stop a vengeful merchant threatening to spread a deadly virus to New York.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
By no means a bad movie. Avan Jogia plays Leon S. Kennedy in a supporting role (although it appears more than in the previous live action).
Curiosities of Leon in the Resident Evil movies
- the wardrobe Leon In Resident Evil: Retribution is exactly the same as that used in Resident Evil 4.
- the romance between There is Wong y Leon It’s not as intense or relevant as in video games.
- It is surprising that despite being the favorite character of the creator of resident Evil, Leon It doesn’t matter as much in the movies.
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Resident Evil 4 Remake releases on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Steam on next March 24, 2023con Leon as the protagonist.