Zach Cregger Cuts Humor from Resident Evil Movie

Zach Cregger is taking a serious approach to his upcoming Resident Evil project. The director recently shared that he made big changes to the film after early test screenings. It turns out that initial viewers felt the movie leaned way too hard into comedy, which shifted the focus away from the intended horror.

Known for his work on Barbarian and Weapons, Cregger decided to pull back on the laughs to ensure the tone hits the right mark for fans of the franchise. He confirmed that a large portion of the humor was removed following this feedback. The goal is to make sure the final product delivers the scary experience people expect from the series.

We have plenty of time to wait for the results, as the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on September 18, 2026. It will be interesting to see how the final cut balances the intensity of the game franchise with Cregger’s unique style.