Director Zach Cregger has weighed in on the Resident Evil trailer backlash, saying he didn’t realize how passionate some fans were about staying true to the video‑game roots.
The first teaser sparked a split online, with some fans excited for new adversaries and others upset that the movie won’t directly adapt the classic game storyline. Cregger told co‑host Curry Barker that the reaction was “wild” and that many people want a straight‑up game adaptation.
He explained, “If I just did the story of the games, I think the most diehard fans would be bummed. I don’t know what to do about it.” The director wants to avoid a simple copy, aiming instead for a fresh narrative that still feels part of the Resident Evil universe.
New Direction for the Franchise
Cregger’s film is set on the periphery of the events of Resident Evil 2, following a courier named Bryan, played by Austin Abrams. Bryan’s routine delivery turns nightmarish as Raccoon City descends into chaos, offering a perspective on ordinary people caught in the outbreak.
Why It Matters
By choosing a parallel story rather than a direct game retelling, Cregger hopes to give fans a new angle on a beloved world while keeping room for creative freedom. Whether audiences embrace this approach remains to be seen, but the film promises a distinct identity.
Resident Evil is slated to hit theaters on September 18.
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