US EditionZach Cregger Explains His ‘Resident Evil’ Is “A Different Story” But “A Love Letter To The Games”
AUG 9 – Zach Cregger directs a Resident Evil film with an original plot that honors game lore and follows the franchise’s unique pacing, aiming to reboot the series for Sony.
- Zach Cregger is directing a new Resident Evil movie titled 'Weapons,' set to release on August 8, 2025.
- Cregger is creating an original story outside the existing game characters, specifically not retelling Leon’s story, to honor the games’ lore.
- The film follows one central protagonist navigating a tense, methodical journey through a terrifying environment, reflecting the unique pacing of the original games.
- Cregger emphasized that his film is crafted with deep respect for the original games, maintaining their established lore and structure while presenting a new, original story within the same universe.
- This approach suggests a fresh Resident Evil adaptation that respects the source material while offering a new narrative distinct from prior films and games.
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The Independent (US)Director of horror hit Weapons says his Resident Evil film will not be a remake
The new ‘Resident Evil’ adaptation is expected to be released next September
Zach Cregger Says His ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Will Tell an Entirely ‘Different Story’ That is ‘Outside of the Characters of the Games’
In a recent interview, 'Weapons' director Zach Cregger says his 'Resident Film' will tell a story 'outside of the characters of the games.'
NewsGaming.net The next film Resident Evil will be interested in an unprecedented story, without Leon, Jill, Claire and company With his film Barbare, director Zach Cregger began to draw attention to Hollywood, until he won the contract putting him at the head of an umpteenth Resident Evil. And even if his latest success suggested potential for this new adaptation of Capcom's games, there was something to remain suspicious about Cregger's work. …
Zach Cregger personally introduces Weapons in Prague, signaling local production of Resident Evil
When audiences gathered at Prague’s Edison Filmhub for the local premiere of Weapons on Wednesday evening, they received more than just a look at the latest horror feature from director Zach Cregger. In an unannounced appearance, the director himself stepped on stage to greet viewers and personally introduce the film, marking his first public stop in the Czech capital. The surprise visit carried a larger implication for industry watchers: Cregge…
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