Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Cut Most of the Jokes After Test Audiences Found It Too Funny

Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie has undergone a significant tonal adjustment after test screenings revealed that audiences felt the horror film leaned too heavily into comedy. The director, known for Barbarian and Weapons, explained that he responded to the feedback by removing a substantial amount of the humor before the film’s theatrical release on September 18, 2026. Cregger discussed the changes during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter and explained that the initial response to the film was largely…