“Zach Cregger Directs ‘The Flood’ in Filmmaking Project”
Zach Cregger is set to direct his next film, The Flood, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s New Line division. The project, an original sci-fi thriller, is scheduled for release on August 11, 2028. After the success of his previous film, Weapons, Cregger reunites with producers Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo Entertainment.
Collaboration with Steven Spielberg
The Flood also marks a unique collaboration with filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. The announcement was made during a presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas by New Line’s Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy.
Details of The Flood
While specific plot details remain scarce, it has been revealed that the story unfolds on a distant space station. Initially, The Flood was developed for Netflix before moving to Warner Bros.
Success of Weapons
Cregger’s previous directorial work, Weapons, became an unexpected box office hit. The horror film garnered nearly $270 million worldwide against a budget of $38 million, earning an Academy Award for Amy Madigan’s performance. Following this success, a prequel is currently in development.
2028 Release Schedule
- The Flood: August 11, 2028
- Weapons Prequel: September 8, 2028
This year holds great promise for Cregger, with multiple releases planned. New Line president Richard Brener praised Cregger as a versatile filmmaker, expressing excitement about their ongoing partnership.
Upcoming Projects
Besides his work on The Flood, Cregger will be involved in the Resident Evil film from Sony, based on the popular video game series. The film is generating buzz after the recent trailer was previewed at CinemaCon.
With a strong foundation in diverse genres, Cregger continues to forge his path in Hollywood, promising thrilling cinematic experiences for audiences.
