First appearing in 1998's Resident Evil 2, Leon Kennedy swiftly became one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. Known for his dashing good looks, flowing locks, and one-liners, the rookie police officer finds himself immersed in a zombie apocalypse on his very first day with the Raccoon City Police Department, and it was not long before he became one of the faces of the entire Capcom franchise.
Now, almost three decades later, and Leon Kennedy has gone on to star in 11 Resident Evil titles, with his most recent appearance being in 2026's Resident Evil Requiem, where he stars alongside brand-new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. With the once-rookie police officer now in his late 40s/early 50s, it may be time for him to hang up his holster. However, it seems as though that is not the case, as he is set to make another triumphant return in January 2027.
With the Resident Evil franchise currently celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, we already have one project to look forward to when the Code Veronica remake launches in Autumn 2027. However, we also know that a new Resident Evil remake collection...
