The journey of Resident Evil in adapting to different mediums has been unconventional, with some versions closely adhering to the original game and others veering significantly away. A fresh Resident Evil film is currently being developed by Zach Cregger, renowned for directing ‘Barbarian’ and the upcoming horror production ‘Weapons’. In a recent chat with SFX magazine through GamesRadar+, Cregger shared his extensive background with the series. Despite his deep-rooted affection for the source material, Cregger hinted that this new film might deviate from the established storyline.
Cregger shared with SFX magazine that he’s deeply passionate about the Resident Evil series of games, having played every single one multiple times, especially finding himself repeatedly drawn to Resident Evil 4. He aims to create a film narrative that resonates authentically with the gaming experience, acknowledging that while he’s not strictly adhering to the game’s lore, his intention is to craft a tale that feels true to the games. Cregger understands that any deviation from established canon might draw criticism online, but ultimately, he aims to produce an engaging movie that will delight both himself and other fans.
In terms of adaptations, sticking too closely to the original source material doesn’t always result in a great film. The plot of “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” (2021) followed the initial two Resident Evil video games quite closely, but the movie itself was met with both negative reviews and poor box office performance. It remains to be seen what director Cregger will do with his film, but perhaps it would be beneficial if he tried something new with the Resident Evil intellectual property. As long as Cregger can capture the essence of the games in terms of tone, that’s what will matter most to fans.
Cregger’s film will be the eighth live-action adaptation of Resident Evil in cinemas, following “Welcome to Raccoon City”. Before this, six movies led by Milla Jovovich’s character Alice, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, were released. In addition, a live-action series based on Resident Evil premiered on Netflix last year. Given the numerous interpretations of the source material, it’s likely that many Resident Evil fans wouldn’t be too fussed if Cregger’s movie doesn’t stick strictly to Capcom’s established storyline, as long as it proves entertaining to watch.
With Barbarian showcasing Cregger’s talent for horror directing and Weapons looking exceptionally promising, there’s a strong possibility that Cregger will deliver an outstanding live-action Resident Evil. Fans will have to be patient until 2026 to witness how his interpretation of the material compares to the games it is based on.
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2025-07-17 17:40