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The Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger has crossed the $300 million mark at the worldwide box office. This milestone was largely driven by a strong opening in China, where first-week earnings topped $40 million. -
After test screenings, Resident Evil director-writer Zach Cregger says he trimmed the movie's comedy down so it would land more firmly as horror. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he said audiences liked the film but felt it was too funny, prompting him to remove a large share of the jokes from the final cut. -
Director of the upcoming Resident Evil movie Zach Cregger (Zach Cregger) has explained why he decided to keep the film as grounded and realistic as possible. According to the filmmaker, he doesn't want to overload the movie with overly fantastical designs when the franchise already has plenty of material for creating terrifying creatures. -
Director Zach Cregger has shared new details about the upcoming Resident Evil film. The filmmaker emphasized that he is not trying to adapt a specific entry in the video game series. In his opinion, replicating the games' storylines better than the source material itself is impossible. Instead, he chose a different path—recreating the pacing, mood, and iconic atmosphere of the franchise rather than a beat-for-beat retelling. -
ZACH CREGGER has revealed key details about the upcoming Resident Evil film adaptation, set to premiere in cinemas on September 18, 2026. Unlike previous adaptations, this new take centers on Bryan, a medical courier played by Austin Abrams, who is thrust into a nightmarish mission despite lacking any combat or survival skills. Cregger himself initiated the project, pitching his vision directly to the rights holders and securing full creative freedom to reinvent the franchise. -
Sony Reveals First Posters for the New Resident Evil Movie From the Director of Barbarian and Weapons
Sony Pictures has unveiled the first posters for the upcoming Resident Evil film reboot directed by Zach Cregger, best known for Barbarian and Weapons. The movie is set to premiere on September 18, 2026. Based on the first promotional materials and plot details, the new adaptation appears to lean heavily into survival horror and a more grounded tone inspired by the classic games. -
A Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Easter Egg — Iconic Game Reference Spotted in the Resident Evil Movie Trailer
Director Zach Cregger has revealed new details about the upcoming Resident Evil film adaptation, drawing attention to hidden references in the debut trailer. While one of the franchise’s main characters — Leon S. Kennedy — is absent from the footage, eagle-eyed fans might have noticed some familiar elements from the games. -
The new Resident Evil film will be dynamic, bloody, and closer to Capcom’s games than previous adaptations
The new Resident Evil adaptation from Zach Cregger will be nothing like the films starring Milla Jovovich. The creators promise a brutal, bloody, and very dynamic horror film with the atmosphere of the early Capcom games. -
Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil adaptation continues to pick up intriguing new details. According to reactions from test screenings, audiences can expect a short, brutal, and extremely fast-paced horror film. -
According to two reputable insiders, audiences were thrilled after the first test screenings of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation. -
Antony Starr has admitted that he does not understand why fans are so активно pushing him for the role of Wesker. In the actor’s view, the filmmakers would be better off finding someone younger. -
Resident Evil Requiem, which launched in February this year, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. The project has captured the attention not only of regular gamers, but also of Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil film. -
Rejoice or Worry? ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger Gets Full Creative Freedom on Resident Evil Reboot
Constantin Film head Oliver Berben has stated that Zach Cregger has been given carte blanche to work on the new Resident Evil movie. The studio, which holds the rights to the franchise’s film adaptations, chose not to confine the director to established game storylines and instead allowed him to create something radically new. -
In August, the horror film "Weapons" was released — the second movie by Zach Cregger. The director made a name for himself with his debut in 2022: the unconventional horror "Barbarian" is like a mosaic, combining a domestic thriller and biting comedy, modern and old-school cinematic techniques.
Cregger’s latest has also become popular. "Weapons" grossed $263 million at the box office. Critics and audiences are raving — some are calling it the main horror film of the year. But what's so interesting about this horror? Here’s an honest opinion. -
Zach Cregger, the director behind the upcoming Resident Evil film adaptation, has recently shared which entry in the iconic game series the movie will most closely resemble. -
Director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) joined The Big Picture podcast to share fresh details about the upcoming Resident Evil adaptation. During the conversation, he confirmed that Austin Abrams will take on the lead role.
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