Why Gamers Should Be Excited About Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Movie

 For fans of Resident Evil, the thought of Zach Cregger directing the next film is a curveball—one that might finally work in the franchise’s favor. Cregger’s Weapons was more than just a horror film; it was a slow-burn study of paranoia, violence, and the fragility of human trust. That thematic weight lines up perfectly with the DNA of Resident Evil, a series that isn’t just about zombies, but about corruption, corporate greed, and humanity’s darker instincts.

Gamers have long wanted a film that captures the tone of the games rather than just their monsters. The Spencer Mansion’s claustrophobic halls, Raccoon City’s oppressive dread, and the franchise’s iconic viruses all thrive on tension, not just explosions. Cregger understands how to make environments feel alive—and dangerous. That’s what the games have always done best.

While it remains to be seen which storyline Cregger would adapt, his ability to ground horror in both character and setting suggests he could handle everything from the intimate terror of Resident Evil 1 to the broader chaos of Resident Evil 2 or 4. For the first time in a while, fans may have reason to believe a Resident Evil movie could actually feel like Resident Evil.