Zach Cregger Plans Resident Evil Reboot, Weapons Sequel

Zach Cregger's horror film "Weapons," released in August 2025, centers on a chilling mystery where an entire school class disappears overnight in a small town, blending horror with dark humor and a novelistic multi-perspective structure inspired partly by Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia." Cregger directed the film with a focus on unsettling imagery, such as children walking with their arms held stiffly in a specific manner, to heighten the eerie atmosphere without traumatizing actors. Despite "Weapons" feeling like a complete story, Cregger has revealed plans for a sequel set in the same world, though it is not his immediate next project as he is currently working on a live-action reboot of the "Resident Evil" franchise. His approach to the "Resident Evil" movie emphasizes recreating the tense, survival-horror atmosphere of the games rather than adapting previous films, promising a character-driven narrative that honors the original game's dread and pacing. Production for the "Resident Evil" reboot is slated to begin later in 2025 with a planned release in September 2026, featuring actors like Austin Abrams and possibly Mikey Madison. Cregger's dual focus on expanding the "Weapons" universe and rebooting "Resident Evil" highlights his commitment to innovative horror storytelling and his respect for genre traditions.