Overview

• Zach Cregger confirmed that Austin Abrams will lead the adaptation as an original character, reuniting the filmmaker with his Weapons star.
• The director says the film will chart a fresh story in the Resident Evil universe rather than follow established game protagonists, while remaining obedient to series lore.
• Cregger describes his approach as a ‘rock ’em, sock ’em’ real-time horror journey inspired by Evil Dead II’s kinetic camera work.
• Shay Hatten is reported to co-write the screenplay with Cregger and production is being handled by Constantin Film, PlayStation Productions and producers Robert Kulzer, Roy Lee and Miri Yoon.
• Pre-production continues with Europe-based shoots planned and principal photography yet to begin, aiming for a reported September 2026 theatrical release.