Resident Evil Movie Reboot Coming From The Director Of A Recent Horror Hit

Resident Evil Movie Reboot Coming From The Director Of A Recent Horror Hit

Exciting news for Resident Evil fans! A brand new Resident Evil movie is in the works, and it seems like there’s quite the competition among major studios to secure the rights. The upcoming reboot of the franchise will be helmed by Zach Cregger, known for his work on the film Barbarian.

According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Cregger’s vision for Resident Evil aims to bring the series back to its horror roots and stay true to the essence of the original games. This is a refreshing change from the previous adaptations, including the 2021 release Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, which failed to resonate with audiences. Previous Resident Evil movies mainly focused on the character of Alice, played by Milla Jovovich, rather than staying faithful to the game’s storyline.

While Sony’s Screen Gems had distributed the earlier Resident Evil films, the rights for this new project are now up for grabs due to Cregger’s growing reputation in the industry. With successful projects like Barbarian and the highly anticipated Weapons under his belt, studios like Warner Bros. and Netflix are reportedly in the running to secure the rights for the new Resident Evil movie.

Interestingly, Warner Bros. may have an advantage in the bidding war, as they had previously acquired the rights to Cregger’s film Weapons. On the other hand, Netflix has already dabbled in the Resident Evil universe with a live-action series and animated films.

In other Resident Evil news, Paul W.S. Anderson, known for directing the first six Resident Evil movies, is now working on an adaptation of Sega’s House of the Dead. Additionally, a documentary shedding light on George Romero’s unreleased Resident Evil movie has recently premiered.

For fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Resident Evil series, it seems like there’s a lot to look forward to in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!