Another new resident Evil film? Wasn’t there a reboot in the cinema recently? And this live action series at Netflix? Not to mention the various branches in an animated form? Yes, the Resident Evil franchise has been represented with some projects in film and television in recent years. You should still keep the next restart on the screen because it comes from Zach Cregger.
Next resident Evil reboot confirmed: Barbarian director Zach Cregger wants to re-launch the horror series
As the Hollywood reporter has learned about his sources, Cregger is working on a new resident Evil film that has nothing to do with previous adaptations of the substance. Creggar writes the script and takes over the direction. The film is produced by Constantin Film. Four Hollywood greats argue about sales rights.
But one after the other: Who all over the world is Zach Cregger?
If the name doesn’t tell you anything, don’t panic: Cregger is probably only known a few horror fans so far. Last but not least, it took a long time before he has established himself as a name in this area. Cregger originally came from the comedy corner and played in sitcoms such as Friends with Benefits, Guys with Kids and Wrecked.
After gaining first experience as a director and screenwriter with the sex comedy Miss March, he reinvented himself three years ago behind the camera and delivered one of the greatest horror surprises in the decade with Barbarian. Since then he has been one Asked talent in Hollywoodespecially with Warner Bros.
Here you can see the trailer for Barbarian:
Barbarian Trailer (English) HD
With Weapons, Cregger is working on his successor project under the roof of Warner. The film has caused a sensation since its announcement. The results at the first Test demonstrations should have been phenomenal be. No wonder that a new resident Evil tears half the dream factory into a competition.
While Warner is very interested in keeping Cregger as a talent with him, Netflix is also trying to go home for the Resident Evil Reboot. Two other studios are in the race, but are not mentioned. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the combination of Cregger and Resident Evil is the first hot film package of the year.
All previous resident Evil films in the cinema:
In addition, a resident Evil real series from Netflix has been published and six animated projects, namely Biohazard 4D Executer, degeneration, Damnation, Vendetta, Death Island and Infinite Darkness.
When does the new Resident Evil Reboot start in the cinema?
Since not even a studio has been determined that brings the film to the cinema internationally, we are still far from a theatrical release. As soon as the work on Weapons is completed, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil-Reboot should start speed. Before the end of 2026, however, we should not count on a theatrical release. Probably even in 2027.