Resident Evil movie director says he "took liberties" with the game, which is why there is snow and an iPhone

Director Zach Cregger said he took creative liberties with Resident Evil lore for the upcoming film, setting it in snow in 2026 rather than September 1998, which explains the presence of iPhones. Cregger stated the movie is stronger for the changes despite deviating from a one-to-one game adaptation.

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