Sun Jan 26 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Hollywood in Bidding War for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Reboot
**Los Angeles, CA** – A fierce bidding war has erupted in Hollywood for the rights to a Resident Evil reboot, with director Zach Cregger at the helm. Four studios, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, are vying for the project, which will see Cregger write and direct a new take on the popular horror video game franchise.
Cregger, who rose to prominence with the 2022 horror hit *Barbarian*, is considered a hot commodity following the success of his upcoming film, *Weapons*, which was acquired by New Line Cinema. His involvement is driving the intense competition for the *Resident Evil* reboot.
Constantin Film, which holds the screen rights and produced the previous *Resident Evil* films starring Milla Jovovich, will co-produce the reboot alongside PlayStation Productions. Shay Hatten (*John Wick: Chapter 4*, *Army of the Dead*) is co-writing the script.
While the previous *Resident Evil* films, which grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide, blended horror, sci-fi, and action, Cregger’s vision reportedly aims for a return to the horror roots of the original 1996 video game. This, combined with Cregger’s rising star power, makes the project highly attractive to studios. Sources describe *Weapons* as testing exceptionally well, further solidifying Cregger’s position as a sought-after filmmaker.
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