Why Did Milla Jovovich Stop Playing Alice & Will She Return?

The "Resident Evil" series made Mila Jovovich a star in Hollywood, and despite departing the franchise after "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter," she will always remain open to returning to the world of Umbrella and the T-Virus.

"'Resident Evil' is such a huge part of my life, on so many different levels," Jovovich told ComicBook.com in 2020. "I was such a big fan of the game. That's what made me want to be in the movie to begin with. So, I would always love to go back to the Resident Evil universe. I think it's such a fun place to be in, and it's such a great reality. And, listen, I spent half of my career in that world. I would love to be a part of it again."

In 2021, Sony rebooted the franchise with "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," giving fans a more video-game-accurate adaptation. A year later, Netflix dipped its toes in the franchise with its TV series, "Resident Evil," putting a different spin on Albert Wesker (Lance Reddick). Jovovich's Alice was noticeably absent from both projects, despite being the face of "Resident Evil" for nearly a decade. In a conversation with SFX Magazine, the actress doubled down on her willingness to return, saying, "Never say never," while stating her love for Netflix. Although the streamer ultimately canceled the series she was referring to, Jovovich doesn't seem likely to ever close the door on returning to the "Resident Evil" franchise.