Resident Evil Requiem fans are crushing on Leon Kennedy and his iconic DILF jacket: “I want to shake him like a rabid dog!”

What? You think I’m losing it over Leon Kennedy’s graying look in Resident Evil Requiem? You really believe I’m drooling like a pup over a steak, questioning if this 50-something hero can still handle the heat of the shooting star I want to toss his way? Nope, it’s not just me. A whole lot of fans feel the same.

“Need to shake him between my teeth like a rabid dog,” one enthusiastic comment on Reddit captures the vibe after the character art dropped following The Game Awards 2025, where it was confirmed that our favorite federal agent Leon is back in Resident Evil Requiem, set to launch on February 27, 2026. The latest trailer, which you can check out below, also hints that Leon will remain irresistibly charming until the very end.

Just look at him. He bursts onto the scene in a slick black jacket, sporting just enough facial hair to give him that wise yet approachable vibe, like a long-lost crush. And let’s not forget that glossy, rom-com hairstyle from the 2010s and a jawline that could cut glass. Seriously, what’s not to love?

“We had daddy Chris, now we got daddy Leon,” one Redditor points out, racking up nearly 2,000 upvotes.

“God damn it, what’s with the coat? I want it,” another fan chimes in.

“I bet Leon is infected, which is why he’s wearing the gloves,” speculates someone else about his tactical all-black ensemble. Yeah, he’s definitely got something going on, so I’m going to need him to ditch those gloves… for the sake of public health… you know…

Capcom has mentioned that the “stalker” enemy in Resident Evil Requiem will only play a “small part of the game,” which is a welcome change for a franchise that has had its share of ups and downs.