Zach Cregger, director of the 2026 Resident Evil film, made a key adjustment after test screenings. The Wall Street Journal profiled Cregger as a genre specialist. Actor Austin Abrams said Cregger brought his own horror-comedy flavoring to the project. Gizmodo advocated for a cut emphasizing its comedic elements. The film remains on schedule for theaters. Cregger's change came before release. No details were provided about the adjustment. The movie remains scheduled to reach theaters. The Hollywood Reporter noted the adjustment after test screenings.