Constantin Film

Constantin Film

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Constantin Film is a privately owned company headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1979, it employs approximately 220 individuals. Its main product categories include movies, videos, and sound, functioning as an independent production and distribution company within the German media landscape.

Revenue

Founded

1979

Headcount

213

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Movies, Videos, and Sound

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

A new teaser trailer for the *Resident Evil* franchise, directed by Zach Cregger, sparked cautious optimism among fans on May 1, 2026, for what is anticipated to be a faithful and terrifying adaptation. This follows news from April 30, 2026, that Cregger, known for directing *Barbarian* and *Weapons*, is helming the new *Resident Evil* movie for Sony, targeting a September 18, 2026, theatrical release. Cregger stated the film would be "obedient to the lore" of the video games but would not focus on existing game characters, whose stories have already been told. Earlier, on April 29, 2026, the first trailer for Cregger’s *Resident Evil* dropped, with reports acknowledging the commercial success of previous *Resident Evil* film adaptations. Previously, on April 1, 2026, Cregger told The New York Times that he anticipates fans would "crucify" him if the reboot deviates from the franchise's established lore, expressing his intent to honor the games’ intensity rather than directly adapting existing narratives.

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May

21st

2026

10:49

Resident Evil Movie Fans May Hate Zach Cregger’s Direction, But Hollywood Needs It

Resident Evil is becoming one of the more polarizing releases of the year. Many fans of the previous movies and video games are rejecting Zach Cregger‘s direction, but his creative decisions will benefit mass audiences and Hollywood.

May

1st

2026

18:30

Zach Cregger Hints At ‘Resident Evil’ Easter Eggs in Bold Reboot

Zach Cregger hints that his Resident Evil reboot is unlike anything the franchise has attempted before, and the early reaction to the teaser trailer proves people are already paying attention. Since the trailer dropped for Cregger‘s Resident Evil reimagining, the response has been split.

Hollywood Outbreak

May

1st

2026

07:45

Resident Evil Teaser Trailer Drops—Why Zach Cregger’s Take Might Finally Break the Curse

The Resident Evil franchise is once again gearing up for a reboot, but this time, the early signs feel… different. With Zach Cregger—best known for his breakout horror hit Barbarian and the Oscar-winning Weapons—at the helm, the newly released teaser trailer has sparked cautious optimism among fans who have long waited for a faithful, genuinely terrifying adaptation of the iconic video game series.

Apr

30th

2026

08:01

Resident Evil teaser trailer: the director of Weapons takes us back to Raccoon City

Zach Cregger, writer/director of Barbarian and Weapons, is directing a new Resident Evil movie for Sony, aiming for a September 18, 2026 theatrical release. Cregger has said that his movie will be “obedient to the lore” of the Resident Evil video games, but won’t be about the characters from the games, because their stories have already been told in game form.

Apr

29th

2026

18:30

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’: A Bold New Horror Reinvention

Resident Evil fans are a particular breed. They remember exactly where they were when a zombie dog first crashed through a window. They stuck with the film series through every iteration, every cast change, every tonal shift.

Hollywood Outbreak

Apr

29th

2026

18:30

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Drops Terrifying First Trailer

It’s difficult to count the Resident Evil films among the long list of failed video game adaptations. Sure, they weren’t the best movies in the world, but they were very successful, and they kind of turned into their own thing, which makes them pretty special.

Apr

1st

2026

08:04

Resident Evil Movie Director Zach Cregger Expects Fans Will 'Crucify' Him if His Reboot Deviates From Franchise Lore

Zach Cregger, director of the upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot, has said he expects fans of the franchise will “crucify” him if it deviates from the lore. Speaking to The New York Times, Cregger admitted that when he hears of an adaptation of a video game he loves, he usually responds with: “don’t ruin this for me.” With his Resident Evil movie, he hopes to honor the video games’ intensity, as opposed to adapting a particular story already told.

Mar

17th

2026

18:30

First-look photos now available - About Netflix

MURDER MINDFULLY – SEASON 2 Old wounds, new murders – first-look images of the second season of the successful comedy crime series now available.

Feb

25th

2026

17:01

Resident Evil director Paul W. S. Anderson says adapting games without playing them is "outrageous," and he forces his production designers to at least watch let's plays

After the massive success of the Fallout TV series, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and more, it seems the era of video game adaptations is only getting bigger. Director Paul W.S. Anderson has been at it for decades, adapting the likes of Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat, and Monster Hunter to the big screen, and he can't believe there are filmmakers out there creating adaptations without being fans of the source material.

Feb

25th

2026

14:40

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is a roller coaster ride of nonstop action

Zach Cregger, writer/director of Barbarian and Weapons, is directing a new Resident Evil movie for Sony, aiming for a September 18, 2026 theatrical release. Cregger has said that his movie will be “obedient to the lore” of the Resident Evil video games, but won’t be about the characters from the games, because their stories have already been told in game form.

Feb

24th

2026

11:12

Zach Cregger has been given carte blanche on his Resident Evil movie

Zach Cregger, writer/director of Barbarian and Weapons, is directing a new Resident Evil movie for Sony, aiming for a September 18, 2026 theatrical release. Cregger has said that his movie will be “obedient to the lore” of the Resident Evil video games, but won’t be about the characters from the games, because their stories have already been told in game form.

Feb

19th

2026

18:30

The EFM’s Bridging Visions forum spotlights new storytelling formats and European-Asian co-production pathways

20/02/2026 - BERLINALE 2026: Vertical dramas, branded films and multi-platform IP dominated the discussions on future co-production models At this year’s European Film Market (EFM, 12-18 February), the producers’ association Bridging Visions – formerly Bridging the Dragon – teamed up once again with the Berlinale to host its European-Asian Film Forum, training the spotlight on how emerging narrative formats and business models from Asia are reshaping the global audiovisual landscape.

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