Sony Pictures and Constantin Film are moving forward with a new Resident Evil reboot, with Zach Cregger (Barbarian) set to write and direct. Austin Abrams (Euphoria) is the top choice for the lead role.
1. What We Know So Far
- Zach Cregger rose to fame with Barbarian and is shifting Resident Evil towards a pure horror experience.
- Shay Hatten (John Wick 4, Army of the Dead) co-wrote the script.
- The film will incorporate horror and wilderness survival elements, diverging from previous action-heavy adaptations.
- Summer 2025 shoot planned in Europe.
2. Production Details
- Producers:
- Constantin Film (previous Resident Evil films).
- Roy Lee & Miri Yoon (Barbarian, Weapons).
- PlayStation Productions (Sony’s game-to-film division).
- Sony’s Columbia Pictures overseeing.
3. Austin Abrams & Director Reunion
- Abrams recently starred in Cregger’s upcoming horror film Weapons.
- He is best known for roles in:
- Euphoria (Ethan Daley).
- Do Revenge, Chemical Hearts, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
- If cast, this will be his biggest leading role to date.
4. Sony’s Horror-Driven RE Reboot
This new take on Resident Evil is shaping up to be a darker, more survival-focused horror adaptation, leaning into the game’s original tone rather than the previous action-heavy films.