Resident Evil
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Movie Sparks Discussion on Horror-Comedy Balance and Game Adaptations
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' (2026) diverges from existing game lore, focusing on a civilian protagonist and blending horror with humor. Polygon recommends 'Alien: Isolation,' 'Outlast,' and 'Resident Evil 7' for fans seeking similar thrills, while Kotaku highlights a multiplex staff's creative homage to the franchise. The film's comedic elements, adjusted post-test screenings, have drawn mixed reactions from fans.
2 outletsMovies & TVResident Evil Movie Receives Mixed Early Reviews, Praised for Horror-Comedy Tone and Game Adaptation
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, released on September 18, 2026, has garnered largely positive early reviews, with critics highlighting its humorous, focused approach to adapting the video game franchise. While many praise its ability to capture the spirit of the games without strict fidelity, some note tonal inconsistencies and narrative shortcomings.
2 outletsMovies & TVZach Cregger Trimmed Jokes From His Upcoming Resident Evil Film After Test Screenings
Director Zach Cregger says he removed jokes from his Resident Evil movie after test audiences found an earlier cut too funny, and that the change improved the film for both viewers and himself.
1 outletGamesResident Evil 2 Director Hideki Kamiya Says Capcom's Recent Games Are Too Scary, Wants a Non-Horror Mode
Hideki Kamiya, director of the original Resident Evil 2, says he wishes Capcom would tone down the horror in its recent games, including Resident Evil Requiem, and has proposed a non-scary mode for players like himself who can't handle fright.
3 outletsMovies & TVNew Street Fighter Trailer Highlights Ryu and Ken's Rivalry Ahead of October Release
Paramount and Legendary released a new trailer for the live-action Street Fighter movie, focusing on the strained friendship between Ryu and Ken as the film heads to theaters on October 16.
5 outletsGamesCapcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword to Offer Granular Difficulty Sliders
Producer Akihito Kadowaki says the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feature modular, granular difficulty settings aimed at making the souls-like-style swordplay game accessible to a wide range of players, following feedback about a recent demo's difficulty level.
2 outletsGamesFormer Bethesda Artist Says Fallout 3 Remaster Could Finally Show Game 'As Intended'
Nate Purkeypile, an artist on the original Fallout 3, says the 2008 game was heavily limited by the technology of its time and doesn't reflect what the team actually wanted to make.
3 outletsBusinessCapcom Says It's Not Worried About the Decline of Physical Games
Responding to an investor question about the shrinking physical game market, Capcom said roughly 90% of its unit sales are already digital, so it does not expect a significant impact—even as PlayStation prepares to end disc manufacturing in 2028.
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