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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil: A Comedic Reboot Awaits

1/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Zach Cregger, a filmmaker, oversees upcoming film Resident Evil, his first adaptation of an established property.
Kali Reis, actress, praises the reboot as a comedic origin story.
The film releases October 1 and blends horror with humor, diverging from the franchise's traditionally serious tone.
Resident Evil films have struggled critically, with The Final Chapter (2016) at 38% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Cregger aims to revitalize the franchise by adding comedic elements.

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Story summary

Zach Cregger, a filmmaker, oversees upcoming film Resident Evil, his first adaptation of an established property.
Kali Reis, actress, praises the reboot as a comedic origin story.
The film releases October 1 and blends horror with humor, diverging from the franchise's traditionally serious tone.
Resident Evil films have struggled critically, with The Final Chapter (2016) at 38% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Cregger aims to revitalize the franchise by adding comedic elements.