Resident Evil director says fans will “crucify” him if new movie changes the games

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Zach Cregger, the director of the new Resident Evil movie, understands there’s a lot riding on its success. He also knows fans will be disappointed if the film changes too much from the original game.

Zach Cregger, the director behind the acclaimed horror films Barbarian and Weapons, is now taking on the Resident Evil movie, promising his signature dark and unsettling style.

This new movie is a follow-up to 2021’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which was based on the first two games in the series. That film starred Robbie Amell as Chris Redfield, Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen as Jill Valentine, Avan Jogia as Leon Kennedy, and Tom Hopper as Albert Wesker.

The first film received a mixed reaction from critics and made $41 million in theaters. Now, director Cregger is planning a new movie that tells a fresh story set in the same world as the games. However, he understands that fans might be upset if he deviates too much from the original source material.

Zach Cregger hasn’t seen a movie that captures the spirit of the Resident Evil games

In a recent interview with The New York Times, director Cregger confessed he often worries about video game movie adaptations, saying his initial reaction to hearing about them is, “Please don’t ruin this for me.” This reveals his understanding of how important franchises like Resident Evil are to their fans.

The discussion then highlighted how fans are increasingly becoming the driving force behind Hollywood franchises, with Cregger serving as a prime example of this trend.

So, I was talking about the new Resident Evil movie, and what really excites me is the idea of being completely overwhelmed – like the world is actively trying to destroy you. It just sounds like a blast, and honestly, I haven’t seen a horror movie really do that feeling lately. But I’m also kinda nervous! I have a feeling the horror fans will come after me if we mess with the original story too much. I’m bracing for impact, honestly!

Details about the new movie’s plot are secret, but information leaked in 2025 suggested Austin Abrams, known for his roles in ‘Weapons’ and ‘Euphoria,’ will play a medical courier struggling to survive after being exposed to the T-virus. It’s unknown where the film fits within the existing storyline, but the director has stated it won’t strictly follow established lore.

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2026-04-01 18:19