Zach Cregger's frustrations with film discussions
Zach Cregger, director of the film Resident Evil, expressed frustration that conversations about his movie focused more on comparisons to the original video game series than on the film itself. He discussed this on the podcast The Town with Matthew Belloni, highlighting how much of the pre-release discourse revolved around whether the film met fan expectations.Focus on fan expectations overshadowed the film
Cregger noted that much of the discussion centered on whether the film matched the original game, including questions about character portrayals and creative liberties. He felt the conversations were more about the source material than the movie's own merits.Commercial success despite fan skepticism
Despite fan skepticism and questions like "Where is Leon?" and "Why is it snowing in Raccoon City?" the film was a commercial success. It earned $108 million worldwide upon release and surpassed $400 million by the end of Halloween weekend.Positive reviews and Cregger's pride in the film
The film received excellent reviews, including a score of 9/10 from IGN France. Cregger expressed pride in the film, saying, "I'm proud of this film. I really love it," though he admitted he had been naive to expect a different reception.Future plans and franchise uncertainty
Cregger hinted that he might not want to direct another film based on existing intellectual property, though he said "you should never say never." He mentioned having ideas for a Resident Evil 2 but has not confirmed if he wants to continue the franchise.Upcoming original film project
In the meantime, Cregger is working on his next original film, The Flood, a science fiction thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence, scheduled for release on August 11, 2028.
