Zach Cregger to Tackle ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot, Igniting Bidding War (Exclusive)

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The fight for Zach Cregger’s new movie is on.

A fierce competition is unfolding as we witness the initial auction for the year, focusing on a revival of the well-known horror action film series known as Resident Evil, derived from the widely played video games. Cregger has been confirmed to pen and direct this project.

Four studios are elbowing for the win, among them Warner Bros. and Netflix, according to sources.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve always been eager for news about the upcoming reboot of my favorite game series. It’s exciting to know that Constantin Film, who’s been associated with this franchise since the late 90s and brought us the previous movies, is teaming up with PlayStation Productions to make it happen! I can hardly wait to see what they have in store for us gamers.

The films, seven including those starring Milla Jovovich and one original production made amid the pandemic, have proven profitable. However, it’s Cregger who makes studios ready to invest large sums of money.

Cregger transitioned from being an actor and comedian to a trailblazing filmmaker, notably with the 2022 cult favorite Barbarian, which he penned and directed. This film not only propelled him into the horror genre but also sparked intense competition when he announced his next horror project. Titled Weapons, this upcoming movie attracted a bidding war among studios, eventually landing with Warners’ New Line division. As a result, Cregger secured final cut privileges for this horror production that features Josh Brolin and Julia Garner in its star-studded cast.

There’s been significant buzz surrounding the topic of “Weapons,” and it’s been rated quite favorably by various sources. Warner Bros., who hasn’t set a release date for the film yet, seems to be making every effort to retain Shawn Cregger within their pool of talent. Additionally, Cregger is preparing to debut his first significant production endeavor as a producer, the horror thriller “Companion.” This movie, slated to open on January 31, has been earning positive feedback in advance.

Additionally, the blend of Cregger coupled with a well-established intellectual property often presents an irresistible opportunity, regardless of the expense involved.

The “Resident Evil” film series, inspired by Capcom’s video games, blended elements from horror, science fiction, and action genres. These films chronicled a heroine’s journey as she battled hordes of zombies and the Umbrella Corporation, a biotech firm notorious for unleashing these monstrous creatures upon the world. To date, the movies have amassed over $1.2 billion globally in box office sales.

According to various reports, Cregger’s approach is being hailed as a reboot that aims to return the game to its original horror elements, aligning more closely with the spirit of the 1996 originals.

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2025-01-25 02:24