‘Resident Evil’ Shifts To Digital This Week As Horror Comedy Nears $400 Million At Box Office

Zach Cregger, the mind behind horror films such as Barbarian and Weapons, expressed frustration over the conversation surrounding his Resident Evil adaptation deviating from the movie itself. Speaking on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast, he lamented that much of the discussion focused on whether the film adhered to or diverged from the games' lore and characters, rather than evaluating the movie on its own merits.

Cregger took creative liberties to enhance the quality of the film, but his efforts failed to appease the legion of fans eager to see familiar faces and settings. Despite his explanation of his creative choices, he admitted to being naive about the potential backlash and remained uncertain about the film's reception up until its September 18 release. The movie, however, received positive reviews and opened to a substantial $108 million at the worldwide box office.

With a reported budget of $75 million, the film exceeded expectations, eventually grossing over $400 million globally by the end of its Halloween weekend. This success may encourage Sony to offer Cregger another opportunity for a sequel, though he cautioned against high expectations. While he revealed he had thoughts about a Resident Evil 2 project, he also stated he may have stepped away from franchise films post-this movie.

Despite the controversy, Cregger expressed pride in the final product and hinted at his next original film, The Flood, set to premiere on August 11, 2028.