Director Zach Cregger Already Has Sequels on His Mind for Upcoming Resident Evil Film
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Director Zach Cregger admits he already has ideas for a second Resident Evil movie, even though his original take on the survival horror franchise does not release until September 2026.
As reported by IGN, director Zach Cregger is already looking ahead to the future of Capcom's survival horror franchise. While his upcoming Resident Evil movie does not hit theaters until September 18, 2026, Cregger revealed in a recent interview that he already has clear ideas for where a potential second film could take the story. This stands in stark contrast to his past work on films like Barbarian, where he had zero interest in pursuing sequels due to the self-contained nature of the narrative.
Cregger's approach has generated plenty of discussion within the gaming community, especially since his film steps away from a direct adaptation of the games to tell an original story about an ordinary person caught in the Raccoon City Incident. Naturally, that creative choice has divided long-time fans. Cregger has acknowledged feeling the pressure to prove his fandom to skeptical players, but recent promotional material like the Spanish-language trailer and social media teasers indicate that classic series elements like the T-Virus infected dogs and Las Plagas are making the cut.
Despite any initial fan hesitation, box office tracking suggests this could be the biggest movie launch in the history of the franchise, with early projections pointing to a forty to fifty million dollar opening weekend. Whether the movie satisfies die-hard lore enthusiasts or not, the sheer volume of discourse proves that video game adaptations remain a massive cultural touchstone across social media and streaming spaces. We will just have to wait until September to see if the execution matches the ambition.
Tags: Resident Evil, Capcom, Movies, Gaming News, Horror
Original article: IGN South Africa