Zach Cregger Knows You’re CinemaSinsing His Resident Evil Movie: ‘I Took Liberties To Tell A Story That I Wanted To Tell’

Director Zach Cregger says his new Resident Evil film will take creative liberties rather than serve as a one-to-one adaptation of Resident Evil 2.

The movie is set in a snowy 2026 backdrop, with a modern setting and new story choices instead of a strict retelling of the game.

Cregger also highlighted an iPhone and camera work inspired by the games as part of the film’s approach.

His comments clarify that fans should expect a looser adaptation, which is likely to draw continued scrutiny over fidelity to the games.