Resident Evil He was released in 1996 and it changed horror games forever. His rise to fame was obvious when he soon won the film in 2002, also called Resident Evil. Although it was an original view, he threw links to the character and there were six films.
Then in 2021, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City He was released in an effort to please fans by being more faithful to faithful games, but it was not a huge success. Now, Barbarian and Arms The director, Zach Cregger, entered his own original land. No major details are published yet, but new Resident Evil The film will make their debut on September 18, 2026. Let's go through some things that Cregger should avoid.
Do not chase the city of Spencer Mansion or Raccoon City again
Maybe it's time to go to Europe
Raccoon City was sufficiently visited among the original films with live events and restarting. The establishment of a new character to explore the city of Raccoon during the focus of zombie would be easy. In fact, it would be a great game to adapt The outbreak of an evil residentWhich was a multiplayer game representing different inhabitants trying to escape Raccoon City.
This means that zombie films set in cities have been made, and if Cregger wants to separate his adaptation, there are two great places to start: Louisiana and Europe. Louisiana is setting up Resident Evil 7: Biohazardwhile Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village Both take place in the vague areas of Europe. Each of these places would bring to the film series Fresh Blood, and therefore Avoid Raccoon City is more ideal.
If there are portraits, do not improve characters
Keep Leon cool
Cregger said he wanted his film to excel and wish to avoid old characters. That doesn't mean they won't be in the movie because it's Cagey at the moment. If there are characters like Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy, then Cregger's actors must perfectly kill their games.
While Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City He was technically more faithful to the games, there were problems that fans had. Namely, Leon was not a confident police newcomer they knew and loved Resident Evil 2. New characters can help avoid fans who have a problem with character changes, but no old characters or links may also be bad. It is a difficult place when adapting games to movies.
Do not avoid humor
Keep this Cregger signature style
What distinguishes Creggera from many modern horror films is that they are nailing humor without feeling like comedy. The tension it builds is released with little moments of humor that gives the audience a chance to catch your breath. IN BarbarianThere were little moments when the character of Justin Long acted like a real heel. IN ArmsJosh Brolin, who dropped the bomb “F” on the top of the lungs after the great dream was also great.
The Resident Evil Films, so far were either too serious or above the summit. There is a difference between a laughter of a movie and a laugh with a film. If Cregger can keep his humor of horror movie in his Resident Evil Adaptation, then everything should work. Games to handle humor, albeit in dusty ways with characters, but still appreciate it, from Chris punchs boulders to the very existence of Salazar.
If there are cliffs, do not make them glaring
Don't make franchise
Barbarian and Arms They both had cliffhangers, but not in glaring ways that were upset by their audience. They ended well enough for the audience to be able to fill the gaps. The procedures could be made after the events of the film, but they would not be necessary. Separate horror stories are often the best.
This means that it is talking about getting a specific character of the movie Hervite, but that's just a little extra. Many studies are now interested in setting film franchises and universes. Although it would be great to get a large version of MCU Resident Evil This is not necessary with the competent director after Cregger. Just one good adaptation is that all fans really want, so hopefully Cregger is not under pressure to leave too many questions unanswered.
Keep the action clean
No one likes a dark movie
When ghostly monsters are involved, many horror films often evoke their stories at night to avoid too much speech. This contributes to scaryness, but it can also hurt the film when there is an expected amount of action. Spectators should be able to see creatures and bullets flying in this film.
It means, and Resident Evil The film does not necessarily have an action. A large part of the beginning Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Most of the time they let Ethan Winters run and solve puzzles. Good, atmospheric mysterious horror could be a way to go. After all, the action was too wild in the second Resident Evil Adaptation of the film. Either way, whatever it is, viewers want to see what is happening with pure direction.
Don't go experimental with narration
Not other weapons
With just two films under the belt there is one thematic thing outside humor that fans can use to bind Barbarian and Arms together. IN BarbarianThe film begins with one character and then the perspective changes several times. It was dial Arms completely, almost to the extent that they feel like modern Rashomon adaptation.
For those who are not familiar with the Japanese cinema, Rashomon There is a very famous film in which perspectives from all angles are explored. Possession of one character in Resident Evil The film would be technically a change for Cregger, but would help his audience focus. It would also help to be shorter than weapons, because he sometimes felt like a section.
