Barbarian Director Zach Cregger in Talks to Helm Sony’s Next ‘Resident Evil’ Film

A new Resident Evil film is reportedly in development at Screen Gems in collaboration with Sony Pictures.

According to a new report from Jeff Sneider’s The InSneider, Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is in talks to direct a new Resident Evil film for Sony, after passing on the studio’s Clue live-action movie project.

Recently, insider Daniel Richtman updated his Patreon, stating that Screen Gems (a subsidiary of Sony Pictures), which produced and distributed multiple Resident Evil films, will be developing a new Resident Evil movie. Will it be a reboot or a sequel to Welcome to Raccoon City? We’ll have to wait a little longer.

Will Milla Jovovich Return to the New Resident Evil Film?

Milla Jovovich—known for her role as Alice in the Resident Evil films—expressed her willingness to return to the series despite the Netflix reboot. In an interview with SFX Magazine, she said, “I mean, I never say never. Resident Evil was always such a wonderful part of my life. I love Alice and I love the franchise… and I love Netflix! So, I mean, there doesn’t seem to be a downside.” Her remarks reflect her affection for the character and the franchise—suggesting she would be open to revisiting it if the opportunity arises.

Cregger made his feature film directorial debut with 2022’s Barbarian, a horror film that received critical acclaim from both critics and audiences. His upcoming directorial project, Weapons, starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, is currently in post-production and is set to hit theaters on January 16, 2026, from Warner Bros. Pictures.

The Resident Evil franchise—which includes six main films that collectively grossed over $1.2 billion and many video games that have sold over 135 million copies worldwide—remains one of the highest-grossing video game film franchises and one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, with notable titles such as Resident Evil 5, which has sold over 13 million copies, and the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 2 Remake, which has sold over 10 million copies.

Source: The InSneider, Daniel Richtman