Producer of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Movie Reportedly Working on New Silent Hill Film
Roy Lee, the acclaimed producer of Zach Cregger’s blockbuster 2026 Resident Evil film adaptation, is reportedly working on a new Silent Hill film, according to a Wall Street Journal report documenting the producer’s career.
Lee has established himself as a Hollywood heavyweight specializing in horror adaptations and pre-existing intellectual property. His filmography includes the influential early-2000s horror films The Grudge and The Ring, as well as more recent projects including Zach Cregger’s Weapons and Barbarian. The Resident Evil adaptation, which Lee produced, has become the franchise’s most successful film adaptation to date.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Silent Hill is among multiple major gaming franchises Lee is currently developing for film, alongside God of War and Battlefield. The news represents another significant moment in the ongoing trend of major game franchises being adapted into theatrical films.
The announcement comes approximately two years after Return to Silent Hill, a film released in early 2025 that received critical panning. Lee was not involved with that adaptation, suggesting the Silent Hill franchise is seeking a course correction under his leadership. His proven success with Resident Evil—translating beloved horror game properties into acclaimed theatrical experiences—positions him as a high-profile choice to rehabilitate the franchise’s film prospects.