Zach Cregger, the director of 2022’s “Barbarian,” is staying busy these days. Not only is he producing the buzzy upcoming sci-fi/horror flick “Companion,” but his new movie “Weapons” is also expected to hit theaters later this year. Now, it looks like the in-demand filmmaker is getting to take a crack at a legendary franchise. Namely “Resident Evil.” That’s right! It’s reboot time, again, everybody!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cregger is attached to write and direct a new movie based on the classic Capcom video game series. Plot details remain fully under wraps but it’s said that this new take will bring “the title to its horror roots and be more faithful to the initial games.” Hollywood is foaming at the mouth at the idea. Several studios, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, are currently in a bidding war for the rights to the project.

Constantine Film, which holds the film rights to “Resident Evil,” is producing, as is PlayStation Productions, which launched in 2019 to turn its games into movies and TV shows. For what it’s worth, Cregger’s production company has a deal set up at Warner Bros./New Line Cinema, so that would seem like a logical destination. Ultimately, it’s probably going to come down to who has the deepest pockets and most favorable terms.

Though video game movies have always been a hit/miss prospect, this franchise has been a bright spot, financially speaking anyhow. The “Resident Evil” movies have grossed more than $1.2 billion at the box office collectively, dating back to the 2002 original. The series includes seven live-action films, as well as several animated entries that mostly went direct to video.

For Cregger, it suggests growing faith in his ability as a filmmaker. “Barbarian” was an unexpected hit, taking in $45 million against a mere $4.5 million budget. Against rave reviews, it put him on the map. Rightfully so, as he proved to be an inventive voice in the genre space, working with limited resources. For a franchise that has spun its wheels for several years, a voice like that is just what the doctor ordered.

As my colleague BJ Colangelo pointed out after the release of 2021’s “Welcome to Raccoon City,” it’s going to be a tough task to please all “Resident Evil” fans in the modern era, as many of them want different things. Netflix’s live-action show lasted a single season. The action-focused films starring Milla Jovovich had truly run their course by the time 2017’s “The Final Chapter” came out. “Raccoon City” was pretty faithful to the games in many ways, yet it wasn’t successful. Where do we go from here? That’s for Cregger to figure out.

For my money, he feels like the perfect guy to hand the keys to. I’ve played video games most of my life and this is my favorite series, period. I also count “Barbarian” as my favorite movie of 2022. I can only speak for myself, but it feels like a match made in heaven. With the right studio support, this could be a real treat. Fortunately, it seems like Cregger and the producers are firmly in control here. Fingers crossed.

The new “Resident Evil” movie doesn’t have a release date yet, but stay tuned.