Early reactions to Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil movie suggested similarities to a popular 2015 action film, and now, after a preview at CinemaCon, it’s clear why. The 2026 reboot will significantly change established storylines from the Resident Evil games, but this isn’t necessarily a drawback. While previous Resident Evil films by Paul WS Anderson were known for deviating from the games, Cregger has a strong track record with the successful horror film Barbarian and the Academy Award-winning Weapons.
This horror director truly deserves a chance to revitalize the franchise, despite some initial reactions from test audiences who likened the film to a horror take on Mad Max: Fury Road. While the comparison seemed strange – Fury Road was a critically acclaimed, action-packed reboot – footage shown at CinemaCon confirms the similarities are actually fitting. Importantly, this new direction doesn’t sacrifice the terrifying horror that Resident Evil is known for.
CinemaCon’s Resident Evil Footage Proves Zach Cregger’s Reboot Is Similar To Mad Max: Fury Road
Early reactions to the movie from CinemaCon were overwhelmingly positive. Viewers said the director successfully combined the fast-paced action of Mad Max: Fury Road with the scary, intense atmosphere of the Resident Evil games. The footage shown introduced Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, as a stressed-out delivery driver who crashes his car and takes shelter in a cabin. After a heartbreaking phone call, the clip showed frightening creatures and zombies chasing Bryan.
The new Resident Evil film, directed by Cregger and starring Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis, and Zach Cherry, won’t rely solely on the performance of Wolfs star Abrams. Early previews suggest the film will focus on the main character’s direct experience, similar to how Mad Max: Fury Road immediately throws viewers into a fast-paced chase from Max’s perspective. Like Mad Max: Fury Road, this Resident Evil reboot appears to prioritize showing the story through the eyes of its lead character, creating a terrifying and immersive experience.
Mad Max: Fury Road Comparisons Prove Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Reboot Is A Fresh Start
What’s most thrilling about comparisons between the upcoming Resident Evil film and Mad Max: Fury Road is the hint that it will be just as intense, violent, and non-stop. Fury Road is so captivating because of its incredibly bold and fast-paced action, which somehow still manages to deliver a strong story with memorable characters and a meaningful plot.
Given that the screenplay for the new Resident Evil film comes from Shay Hatten, a writer on the John Wick movies, audiences might expect it to focus more on action than horror. However, initial reactions to the film suggest that’s not the case. Footage shown at CinemaCon reveals the reboot is more akin to Mad Max: Fury Road, but with significantly more gore and frightening moments.
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