Director Zack Cregger has revealed details about the upcoming franchise reboot, promising to bring the authentic atmosphere of Capcom's classic games to the big screen. Unlike the previous action-oriented films starring Milla Jovovich, the new installment will be an intimate psychological survival horror.

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A joint project by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions, scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, promises to be the most faithful adaptation of the cult game yet. Cregger emphasizes that his version will differ radically from all previous film adaptations in the series.

We're creating a movie that will make viewers feel like they're in the shoes of the game's protagonist. It will be a journey into the heart of darkness, where every step is a struggle, and supplies of ammunition and first aid kits are critically limited.

Cregger draws a parallel to a key gaming moment—when the hero, trembling with fear, is forced to move forward through dark corridors, knowing that deadly danger could lurk around every corner. According to him, the film will preserve the games' signature structure—the protagonist's gradual descent from relative safety into pure nightmare.

This will be the cinematic equivalent of playing Resident Evil on 'Hardcore' difficulty. No concessions, no compromises. Just pure, relentless survival horror.

Fans of the franchise have already dubbed the upcoming film "the first truly faithful adaptation", noting that they might finally experience the exact atmosphere that made the original games iconic.

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