Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Surpasses Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to Become Highest-Rated Video Game Movie of All Time
Zach Cregger’s live-action Resident Evil adaptation has become the highest-rated video game movie of all time, achieving a 96% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes upon its theatrical release. The film surpasses the previous record-holder, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which earned an 86% rating—a ten-point gap that underscores the critical reception of Cregger’s effort.
Directed by Weapons’ Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, the film represents a major achievement in video game adaptations, a genre historically plagued by critical reception challenges. The successful translation of Capcom’s beloved survival horror franchise into live-action format demonstrates that thoughtful adaptation of gaming properties can achieve critical acclaim. The milestone sets a new standard for video game cinema and signals continued progress in the field of game-to-film adaptations.