Movie's weapons director assures continuity with the Resident Evil games: "I won't pilfer Leon's character and insert him into an original plot"
In the world of cinema, excitement is brewing for the upcoming Resident Evil fandango, scheduled for release on September 18, 2026. Directed by Zach Cregger, known for his impressive horror hits Barbarian (2022) and Weapons (2023), the film promises to deliver a fresh take on the beloved Resident Evil universe.
Zach Cregger has made it clear that his approach to the Resident Evil movie is to tell a story that leaves everything fans love from the games intact, while avoiding the use of major Resident Evil characters like Leon S. Kennedy. The movie will instead focus on an entirely original story, set within the Resident Evil universe, to avoid disappointing fans with unmet expectations.
Chris Livingston, a writer for PC Gamer, has been following the developments of the Resident Evil movie closely. Livingston, who started writing about PC games in the early 2000s and has been a regular freelancer and staff writer for PC Gamer since 2014, shares a love-hate relationship with survival games and an unhealthy fascination with the inner lives of NPCs. He has also expressed admiration for the intriguing storytelling in both Barbarian and Weapons, which present the story from different characters' perspectives and jump around in time.
The storytelling in these movies gives them a sense of mystery by not revealing information linearly and sometimes providing information before certain characters do. This approach is expected to be carried over to the Resident Evil movie, ensuring a captivating and unpredictable narrative for fans.
In addition to the Resident Evil movie, Chris Livingston has been keeping busy with other projects. For instance, there is a Silksong guide available on the PC Gamer website, which includes tips for bug-battling, flea locations, and information on how to beat Moorwing. The guide also provides details on the location of the simple key and the Hunter's March bench.
Two notable actors confirmed for Cregger's Resident Evil movie are Paul Walter Hauser, known for his roles in The Naked Gun and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Austin Abrams, who played James in Weapons. With this star-studded cast, anticipation for the Resident Evil movie continues to grow.
As we approach the release date, fans of the Resident Evil series can look forward to an original yet faithful adaptation of the franchise, promising a thrilling and engaging cinematic experience.
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