Zach Cregger Says He Still Wants to ‘Have a Hand’ in Future Resident Evil Sequels
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Director Zach Cregger, who helmed the 2021 Resident Evil film, says he would like to be involved in any future sequels despite vowing never to work on another “franchise” installment. The movie performed at the box office but divided fans because Cregger chose to follow a survivor rather than retell familiar game narratives. The backlash focused on deviations from Capcom’s lore, prompting Cregger to declare on The Town with Matthew Belloni that he would only stay attached if he could contribute creatively. He reiterated the same sentiment in a September Playlist interview, noting he constantly imagines where the story could go. Cregger also contrasted the Resident Evil experience with his earlier film Barbarian, which he has no plans to extend.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Cregger’s willingness to shape future adaptations signals that the franchise may retain a singular creative voice, potentially easing fan‑director tensions.
