Movie's Weapons Director Assures Integrity: "No Game Elements Will Be Altered, including Leon's Presence in Storyline"
Zach Cregger, the director behind the successful horror films Barbarian (2022) and Weapons (2023), is now venturing into a new territory - the world of Resident Evil. Cregger is currently in pre-production for an epic Resident Evil movie scheduled for release on September 18, 2026. This upcoming film will present an entirely original story, steering clear of any specific game adaptations. Cregger's approach for the Resident Evil movie is reminiscent of the Fallout series, creating mostly original characters while setting them in a familiar world. The cast for the film includes Austin Abrams, who played the role of James in Weapons, and Paul Walter Hauser, known for his roles in this year's The Naked Gun and Mole Man in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. However, no other cast members have been publicly confirmed yet. Meanwhile, Chris Livingston, a veteran PC game writer, continues to captivate readers with his insights and guides. Livingston started getting paid to write about PC games in the late 2000s and has been writing about them since the 1980s. His love-hate relationship with survival games and an unhealthy fascination with the inner lives of NPCs are evident in his recent work, which includes guides for Silksong and its flea locations, how to beat Moorwing, the existence of a Hunter's March bench, and the location of a simple key in Silksong. Livingston is also writing about Zach Cregger's epic Resident Evil movie for PC Gamer. In an effort to avoid disappointing fans, Cregger's approach aims to keep the film's characters and storylines close to what fans love about the games. He intends to tell an epic Resident Evil story that leaves everything fans love intact, while avoiding using major Resident Evil characters like Leon S. Kennedy in the 2026 movie. Both Barbarian and Weapons have been effective due to their unique storytelling techniques. They present their stories from different characters' perspectives and jump around in time, creating a fun sense of mystery due to withholding information in a non-linear fashion and revealing information before certain characters do. It remains to be seen how these storytelling elements will translate to the Resident Evil movie. In the world of gaming, Chris Livingston's love for offbeat simulation games, mods, and ignoring storylines in RPGs continues to shine through in his work. His dedication to providing valuable insights and guides for PC gamers is a testament to his enduring passion for the industry. As we eagerly await the release of Zach Cregger's epic Resident Evil movie and the latest insights from Chris Livingston, it's clear that both are set to make significant contributions to their respective fields.
