{
  "id": 9824915,
  "title": "Adapting a Video Game Might Be Harder Than Playing It",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/adapting-a-video-game-might-be-harder-than-playing-it",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:49:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Atlantic",
    "slug": "the-atlantic",
    "url": "https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/09/resident-evil-2026-movie-zach-cregger-interview/688792/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Resident Evil has become known for its series of films, all but one of which featured Milla Jovovich as the lead character. However, the upcoming film directed by Zach Cregger takes a different approach. The protagonist of this adaptation is Bryan, a civilian medical courier portrayed by Austin Abrams. Bryan's primary concerns are his girlfriend and his sneakers as he drives a special package to Raccoon City. As he encounters strange occurrences, he must fend off a sick woman with a police officer's pistol.\n\nCregger's decision to ground the film in realism, showing characters with limited ammunition and facing supernatural threats, sets it apart from the previous films. This approach resonated with Constantin Films, the rights holder of the Resident Evil property. Cregger drew inspiration from the game series, which began in 1996, but avoided using a specific entry. Instead, he focused on the core concept of survival horror, where the player must manage resources, make every shot count, and navigate a hostile environment.\n\nCregger's choice to introduce an original character, Bryan, allows him to explore the perspective of an average person thrust into a dangerous situation. The film's humor adds a darkly comedic touch, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. While Cregger initially deployed humor throughout the film, he later made significant cuts to maintain a hard-core tone, particularly in the climax. Despite this, the director acknowledges that he could have removed even more elements to enhance the film's intensity.",
  "summary": "The director of the new Resident Evil movie glanced past the details to capture the franchise’s spirit.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}