Return to Silent Hill
Cineverse | Release Date: January 23, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
34
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
5
Negative:
7

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
50
Screen RantGrant HermannsJan 23, 2026
Gans and co-writers Sandra Vo-Anh and Will Schneider clearly wanted to try and make a faithful translation of the second game in the series, but between unnecessary lore changes and a lack of thematic heft in some of its storytelling, the filmmaker's return to the franchise is a weird mix of exciting recreations, gorgeous visuals and disappointing execution. Read full review
50
The Seattle TimesDominic BaezJan 21, 2026
It doesn’t hold a candle to the game, but there’s enough here to warrant another visit to this tragic little town. Read full review
50
IGNJesse SchedeenJan 21, 2026
Return to Silent Hill isn’t the worst entry in this video game movie series, but it fails to accomplish anything that the source material doesn’t do better. Read full review
40
EmpireHarry StainerJan 29, 2026
Die-hard fans may get a kick out of seeing the monstrosities of Silent Hill on the big screen. But this return trip to gaming’s most terrifying town won’t leave you scared — just bored. Read full review
40
The GuardianJesse HassengerJan 21, 2026
20 years later Gans still can’t figure out how to escape the open-ended confinement of gameplay, or even give it the forward momentum of a game with a mission. Read full review
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