New Resident Evil Movie Reboot in Development with 'Barbarian' Director

Zach Cregger aims to return the franchise to its horror roots, with multiple studios vying for the project rights.

Zach Cregger, director of the 2022 horror film 'Barbarian,' is set to write and direct a new Resident Evil movie reboot.
The reboot is reported to focus on a more faithful adaptation of the original games, moving away from the action-heavy approach of previous films.
Shay Hatten, known for 'John Wick: Chapter 4' and 'Army of the Dead,' will co-write the film alongside Cregger.
Four major studios, including Netflix and Warner Bros., are in a bidding war to secure the rights to the project.
The reboot will be produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions, which have long been involved with Resident Evil adaptations.