First Reactions to Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" Premiere
WHO:
Coming Soon - Zach Cregger hinted at the possibility of a second "Resident Evil" movie.
Variety - Zach Cregger, director known for "Weapons" and "Barbarian"
Coming Soon - Sony, the studio behind the "Resident Evil" reboot
WHAT:
Variety - Critics described Cregger's "Resident Evil" as "gloriously gory" and noted it features "outrageously wild scares."
Coming Soon - Cregger mentioned he is also working on two other projects titled "The Flood" and a prequel to "Weapons."
Variety - Critics are calling Cregger's "Resident Evil" reboot "a cinematic spectacle" and "easily among the best video game adaptations ever."
Coming Soon - The film had its world premiere, and attendees were allowed to post brief social media reactions.
WHERE:
Coming Soon - The world premiere took place at The United Theater in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - The world premiere occurred on a Tuesday night.
WHY:
Variety - Cregger's involvement with the "Resident Evil" franchise marks his first experience with studio intellectual property (IP).
Variety - Cregger's involvement with the franchise is his first experience with studio intellectual property (IP).
HOW:
Variety - Critics described Cregger's "Resident Evil" as "gloriously gory," emphasizing its intense horror elements.
Variety - The film is described as having "outrageously wild scares," indicating a focus on horror elements.
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 13:05 UTC)
Critics are raving about Cregger's new take on "Resident Evil," calling it "gloriously gory" and highlighting its "outrageously wild scares." This project marks Cregger's first foray into working with studio intellectual property, bringing a fresh perspective to the beloved franchise. Fans of horror and video game adaptations are eagerly anticipating what he will deliver.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 11:57 UTC)
Zach Cregger has hinted at the possibility of a second "Resident Evil" movie, which has fans buzzing with excitement. In addition to that, he revealed that he is also working on two other projects titled "The Flood" and a prequel to "Weapons." Critics have praised Cregger's "Resident Evil" as "gloriously gory," highlighting its intense horror elements that captivated audiences.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:59 UTC)
Director Zach Cregger, known for his work on "Weapons" and "Barbarian," has premiered his highly anticipated "Resident Evil" reboot at The United Theater in Los Angeles, where critics are already praising it as "a cinematic spectacle" and "easily among the best video game adaptations ever." Attendees were allowed to share their brief reactions on social media following the Tuesday night premiere, highlighting the film's "outrageously wild scares" that emphasize its horror elements. This marks Cregger's first experience with studio intellectual property, adding an exciting new chapter to his career.