Zach Cregger, acclaimed director of the horror film Barbarian and a member of The Whitest Kids You Know, is helming a Resident Evil reboot. The Hollywood Reporter reports a fierce bidding war is underway for distribution rights, with Cregger writing and directing. Netflix and Warner Bros. are among the four studios vying for the project.
Cregger's Barbarian, a 2022 horror success, showcased his talent for suspense. His next film, Weapons, reportedly has received overwhelmingly positive audience test screenings. [Read our Barbarian review here.](link to review)
This marks the second Resident Evil film reboot. Paul W.S. Anderson's six-film series, starring Milla Jovovich, grossed over $1.2 billion globally, despite deviating from the game storylines. The 2021 reboot, Welcome to Raccoon City, directed by Johannes Roberts, aimed for greater game fidelity but fell short.
Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions are again producing, mirroring their involvement in previous adaptations. PlayStation Productions, established in 2019, adapts Sony's game properties for film and television, including Uncharted (starring Tom Holland), Gran Turismo, the The Last of Us series, and Twisted Metal.
Future PlayStation Productions projects include adaptations of Until Dawn, Days Gone, Ghost of Tsushima, Gravity Rush, Helldivers, Horizon Zero Dawn, and an Uncharted sequel. A God of War TV series and a recently announced Ghost of Tsushima anime series are also in development.
