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New 'Resident Evil' Reboot Emerges Under 'Barbarian' Mastermind

By ClaireFeb 25,2025

Zach Cregger, director of the acclaimed horror film Barbarian and a member of The Whitest Kids You Know, is helming a Resident Evil reboot. The Hollywood Reporter reports a fierce distribution bidding war is underway, with Cregger set to write and direct. Netflix and Warner Bros. are among the four studios vying for the rights.

Cregger's 2022 film, Barbarian, a suspenseful tale of a woman's terrifying rental house experience, solidified his directorial prowess. He's already completed his next project, Weapons, which reportedly received exceptionally positive audience test screenings. [Read our Barbarian review here.](Link to review - This needs to be added if a link exists)

PlayThis marks the second Resident Evil film reboot. Paul W.S. Anderson's six-film series, starring Milla Jovovich, grossed over $1.2 billion globally, despite deviating from the game storylines. The 2021 reboot, Welcome to Raccoon City, aimed for greater game fidelity but fell short of critical acclaim.

Constantin Film, alongside PlayStation Productions, will produce Cregger's reboot. Established in 2019, PlayStation Productions adapts Sony's game properties for film and television, with credits including Uncharted, Gran Turismo, The Last of Us series, and Twisted Metal.

Future PlayStation Productions projects include adaptations of Until Dawn, Days Gone, Ghost of Tsushima, Gravity Rush, Helldivers, Horizon Zero Dawn, and an Uncharted sequel. A God of War TV series and a Ghost of Tsushima anime are also in development.

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