{
  "id": 9342712,
  "title": "How Zach Cregger Powered ‘Resident Evil’ to Box Office Records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/how-zach-cregger-powered-resident-evil-to-box-office-records",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:32:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/zach-cregger-resident-evil-box-office-success/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zach Cregger has become a household name after his video game adaptation \"Resident Evil\" opened to $60 million this weekend, the highest opening in the franchise's eight-film history. Despite a $75 million budget, the film is on track to be more profitable against its opening. Cregger's film is largely devoid of mythology and focuses on a straight survival journey, making the experience enjoyable and terrifying. Cregger, who pitched the project on a whim, crafted a popcorn movie that has garnered rave reviews and positive word of mouth. The success of \"Resident Evil\" demonstrates the power of trusting a talented filmmaker to put their own spin on an IP. Cregger's next project is an original sci-fi film, \"The Flood,\" and he is keen on sticking to original material going forward.",
  "summary": "Also in this week's Reel to Real column, a twisty Fast & Furious saga, a Netflix exit and more The post How Zach Cregger Powered ‘Resident Evil’ to Box Office Records appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}