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Zach Cregger, director of the 2022 cult-hit horror filmBarbarian, is confirmed to be writing and directing an upcoming live-action film adaptation ofResident Evil, kicking off a reboot of the iconic zombie franchise’s cinematic presence.Resident Evilis considered by many to be among the best horror series of all time, and Hollywood is poised to once again resurrect the beloved video game franchise with a promising new direction courtesy of Cregger.
Kicking off what would become a storied presence in the history of survival horror,Resident Evilmade its debut when the first game in the series launched in 1996. It quickly became one of themost popular games of the 90sand has since risen to legendary status in the realm of zombie horror. While the franchise has previously been adapted to the silver screen, Zach Cregger is ready to bring his unique taste for horror to life with a brand-newResident Evilfilm.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Zach Cregger is set to write and direct the nextResident Evilfilm, sparking a bidding war among major studios. Cregger rose to stardom with his 2022 filmBarbarian, earning him reputable comparisons to fellow horror filmmakers like Jordan Peele, Ari Aster, and Robert Eggers. Cregger’sResident Evilreboot will be produced by Constantin Film, the same studio that made the sixResident Evilmovie adaptationsstarring Milla Jovovich. Despite mixed reactions from gaming fans, the Jovovich films found success at the box office, and Capcom’s recent remakes have proven incredibly popular. As such, big names including Warner Bros. and Netflix are now vying for the right to distribute Cregger’s take on theResident Evilfranchise.
New Resident Evil Movie to Be Directed by Zach Cregger
Current insider sources at The Hollywood Reporter have suggested that Zach Cregger’sResident Evilwill be more faithful to the source material of the games, though details on the story or timeline of the film remain unconfirmed. Fans have already begun voicing their excitement for aResident Evilproject led by Cregger, with many hoping that the success of theResident Evilgame remakeswill encourage the studios bidding on the project to provide Cregger with a generous budget.
The recent success ofvideo game live-action adaptationslikeThe Last of Uson HBO andFallouton Amazon Prime have many keeping their fingers crossed that a fresh take onResident Evilwill delight longtime fans of the illustrious franchise while drawing in first-time viewers. Zach Cregger’s reputation has already caught the attention of distributors, which in turn has given hope to audiences. Interested fans will want to stay tuned for when official details on Cregger’sResident Evilfilm are revealed.
