Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Clears a Low Bar and Actually Sticks the Landing
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Zach Cregger's new live-action Resident Evil movie has broken records to become the highest-rated video game adaptation of all time on Rotten Tomatoes, winning over both critics and skeptical fans.
The curse of the video game adaptation might finally be broken for good. According to IGN South Africa, Zach Cregger's new take on Capcom's survival horror staple has just landed a staggering 96 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That score puts it well ahead of past crowd pleasers like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Werewolves Within, officially making it the highest-rated video game movie of all time on the platform. Considering the rocky history of game-to-screen adaptations ranging from 1993's Super Mario Bros. all the way to 2024's Borderlands, clearing this particular hurdle is no small feat.
Of course, reaching that milestone did not happen without friction from the community. Cregger stirred up plenty of debate online by sidelining fan-favorite legacy heroes like Leon S. Kennedy in favor of an original protagonist named Bryan, choosing to chase the emotional feeling of playing the games rather than doing a straight lore translation. That kind of creative liberty usually invites heavy backlash from dedicated fanbases. Yet the gamble appears to have paid off in the end. Alongside the glowing critical consensus, the film has pulled in an impressive 91 percent audience score from over 500 verified ratings, proving that good filmmaking usually wins out over strict adherence to canon.
Beyond the numbers on review aggregators, this release highlights a broader shift in how Hollywood approaches gaming properties. Instead of treating source material like a checklist of Easter eggs for superfans, creators are starting to lean into the actual atmosphere and mechanics that make these virtual worlds worth exploring in the first place. Whether you are catching clips on TikTok, discussing lore leaks on Discord, or queuing up for opening night, this milestone marks another major win for gaming culture as it continues to dominate mainstream entertainment.
Tags: Resident Evil, Capcom, Movie Adaptations, Gaming Culture, Horror
Original article: IGN South Africa