MOVIE NEWS – Jill Valentine is one of the most iconic Resident Evil characters, and her next in-game appearance could fix a major RE: Death Island flaw.

Jill Valentine’s appearance in the Resident Evil: Death Island movie poses a big issue as she looks exactly the same as in the Resident Evil 3 remake, even after 17 years. While other characters like Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield were appropriately aged in Death Island, Jill’s unchanged appearance seems an odd choice, especially considering her character’s age. The explanation given by the creators that Jill’s aging process was slowed down by the T-virus doesn’t seem relevant in the wider Resident Evil universe and gives off the impression that female characters are being kept young and attractive. The focus for Jill’s next appearance should be more on her character rather than her appearance.

The Resident Evil franchise has a lot of iconic protagonists, and every new entry just expands the list further. But while Ethan Winters is generally liked by fans, he admittedly doesn’t command the same respect as the Resident Evil series’ legacy heroes, who have appeared throughout the series’ history and have been the highlight of the experience every time. Although Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy have received the most screen time in recent years, Jill Valentine is still an integral piece of the puzzle.

Jill Valentine first appeared in 1996 in the very first Resident Evil game, and she has appeared time and time again throughout the entire Resident Evil franchise, appearing as a playable protagonist in three major titles. With the Resident Evil 3 Remake, Jill Valentine has once again risen in recent years, and this rise has led to her appearance in the new Resident Evil: Death Island animated movie. But while it’s great that Jill Valentine has such a big role in the movie, Death Island has a major problem that needs to be addressed with Jill’s next video game appearance.

The July 25 VOD release of Resident Evil: Death Island seems like a dumb, but incredibly entertaining romp that takes the Avengers: Infinity Wars “get the band back together” premise and applies it to the Resident Evil franchise, where all of the classic protagonists meet up to kill some infected. But while Death Island seems like good fun, there is one major, glaring issue that’s already apparent, and that is how Jill Valentine looks.

Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield also appear in Resident Evil: Death Island, and both of them have been properly aged to fit the film’s timeline. As the film is set 17 years after the first game, it’s only natural that the series’ original characters should start to visibly age by now, with some characters already in their early 40s. Both Leon’s and Chris’s character models in the film have received some clear modifications to show their older age, including more wrinkles on Leon’s face, and Chris’s character model looks like a mix between his Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil Village models. However, these changes do not at all extend to Jill Valentine.

In Resident Evil: Death Island, Jill Valentine looks exactly like she does in the Resident Evil 3 Remake, essentially using the same character model. There are even moments in the movie where Jill is wearing the same outfit as in the game, complete with the exact same hairstyle. According to the canon, both Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are 23 years old during the time of Resident Evil 1, which would make them 40 years old during the time of Resident Evil: Death Island. While Chris looks his age, Jill certainly does not, and it’s a really odd choice.

According to the creators of Death Island, Jill Valentine was made to look younger because when she got infected with the T-virus, her aging process slowed down. While this is a good explanation on paper, it doesn’t really seem relevant in the wider Resident Evil universe, and the introduction of this concept seems more like Capcom just wants to keep its female characters young and attractive. This is especially apparent when fans look at Claire and Rebecca’s models in the movie, who also look strangely young despite canonically being in their 30s.

When Jill makes her inevitable next appearance in the Resident Evil franchise, she should at least show some signs of aging. Fans love Jill for her character, and the next Resident Evil game needs to reflect this. The fans aren’t necessarily expecting Jill Valentine to suddenly age, but some subtle changes such as a few wrinkles or a change in hair color could help make the character feel more realistic and believable. The Resident Evil franchise is famous for its long, complex storyline and the progression of its characters over time, and Jill Valentine is no exception. The creators need to realize that fans love her for the depth and progression of her character, not her looks.

Jill Valentine is an iconic figure in the Resident Evil series, and it’s important for the franchise to continue to respect this tradition. This includes properly portraying the aging of characters as it helps to maintain the franchise’s credibility and sense of reality. Fans are looking forward to Jill’s next appearance with hope that the franchise’s previous mistakes are corrected and the character gets a more realistic and believable look.