Filmmaker Zach Cregger, ⁢known for⁤ his work on “Barbarian” (2022) and “Weapons”⁤ (2024), is ⁢set to direct a ‍new installment in the “resident Evil” film franchise for ⁢Screen⁤ Gems. Cregger ⁢expressed his excitement⁣ about the project,⁣ notably the prospect to‍ translate the ‍structure of a video⁣ game ‌into a narrative film.

“I’ve been obsessed with ‘Resident Evil’ since I was a kid,” Cregger stated. “The idea of being able to make a narrative film ⁤with the video game structure… I can’t believe it hasn’t happened‍ yet. It feels like this movie should ⁢have been ⁣made a really long time ago, so I’m‌ kind ​of ​excited‍ that I get to do it.”

“Weapons”⁤ Spin-off and Future ‌Projects

Cregger also mentioned ongoing “deal-making”⁣ for a spin-off⁣ film centered around the character Gladys from his ‍2024 film,”Weapons.” due ⁢to these ⁢negotiations,‍ he refrained from providing specific details about⁢ the project. “Weapons” received generally positive ⁤reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances.⁣ Rotten ‌Tomatoes currently reports a 78% approval rating based ​on 87 reviews.

“Resident Evil” ⁣Film History

The “Resident Evil” franchise has⁤ a complex‍ history in film. Here’s a table outlining the previous films: