Zach Cregger, director of the 2026 Resident Evil film, revised the project following test screenings. The Wall Street Journal profiled Cregger as a horror director. Actor Austin Abrams said Cregger brought his own horror-comedy flavoring to the project. Gizmodo called for a comedy cut of the movie. The film is set for release. Cregger's change happened ahead of the final cut. No details were provided about the adjustment. The movie remains scheduled to reach theaters. The Hollywood Reporter noted the adjustment after test screenings.