Resident Evil’s restart director promises that the film will seem like games

THE Resident Evil The franchising was a staple in the world of horror games for decades, terrifying fans with everything, from classic zombies to disturbing families infected with mold.

Over the years, Hollywood has tried to adapt the series with contrasting results. Now, Zach CreggerThe director behind Barbaric and the next WeaponsHe is doing a swing on the franchise with a new mint restart.

While the details on the new Resident Evil The film is still in the compartment phase, it is expected to start shooting soon and will arrive in the cinemas next autumn. Fans have been curious to which direction will take Cregger, above all because the previous adaptations have gone away from the material of origin.

During an interview with the comic, Cregger opened the reason why he wanted to face the project and his response should ensure that longtime fans are advertised. The director said:

“Because I love games. I played all the games. I played at Resident Evil 4 hundred times. I am obsessed with it. And so, I just want to tell a story that seems to honor the experience you get when you play.

“I have not seen films, it’s not just my thing. But the games are my thing. This is just a playground that I love only … I think the film is about to snatch. I think it will screw.”

It is wild to think that Cregger has not seen any of the previous ones Resident Evil The films, but honestly, could work in his favor. The previous films were financial success, of course, but they were disordered and often unrecognizable for fans of the games.

You can see the passion of cregger for the series and there is no doubt that aims to capture the truth Resident Evil Experience on the big screen.

He also suggested that while the film will take some freedoms with tradition, the goal is authenticity. Recent rumors suggest that history could take place on the outskirts of Raccoon City during the events of Resident Evil 2 and 3, while a outbreak plays an important role in the plot.

The new Resident Evil The film will arrive in cinemas on September 18, 2026 and if the enthusiasm of Cregger is any indication, this could finally be the adaptation that fans were waiting for.