The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann and director of 2026’s Resident Evil movie Zach Cregger met up for a private gaming session, with rumors hinting that Cregger may have gotten an early look at Druckmann’s upcoming sci-fi action-adventure game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. While Druckmann has a long-established prominence in the video game industry, many have welcomed Cregger into the fold after his Resident Evil flick achieved box office success and earned critical praise for its unique take on video game adaptations. Thanks to Druckmann’s invitation to fellow zombie enthusiast Cregger to potentially check out Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, fans of both The Last of Us and Resident Evil have been treated to an indirect crossover between the two powerhouse franchises.
Neil Druckmann himself has had a taste of Hollywood adaptations, due to his involvement in the first two seasons of HBO’s The Last of Us live-action television series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Whether that project had any influence on Druckmann’s connection to Zach Cregger, a continuously rising star in the film industry, remains unconfirmed, but gamers have voiced delighted surprise at seeing both of the prominent horror storytellers meeting up for a secretive gaming session.
Neil Druckmann Invites Zach Cregger to Play Video Games Together
Druckmann shared a photo alongside Zach Cregger at the Naughty Dog offices, along with a picture of Cregger playing an unnamed video game while Druckmann sat observing. The creator of The Last of Us teased that the Resident Evil director is “very talented (and very tall)” but did not offer any details in the way of what game was played during the meet-up. Of course, fans quickly jumped to the conclusion that the two being at the Naughty Dog offices likely indicates the title is something still in development, which then points to Druckmann’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as the potential game of choice. Others teased that perhaps a new beat-em-up or fighting game featuring characters from The Last of Us and Bryan from Cregger’s Resident Evil could be on the table.
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Interestingly, some fans suggested that Druckmann and Cregger could instead be collaborating on a new Hollywood adaptation, with the posted gaming session being a red herring to keep audiences distracted. Considering both creatives have worked on projects that bring the world of video games to life in a new way, it would not be all that shocking for the two to team up on a new video game movie or TV show. That said, players will want to temper any expectations, as it is not uncommon for big names to meet up and give each other feedback purely out of professional curiosity and respect.
As it stands, only the people in the room during Neil Druckmann and Zach Cregger’s gaming session know what was being played and discussed, but the indirect cross-over between The Last of Us and Resident Evil has understandably left fans hungry for an official collaboration between the two zombie video game series. Only time will tell if Cregger was offering feedback on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet or if Druckmann was asking about a silver screen partnership, so interested fans may want to keep a tentative eye out for any further details about the hangout, if any are revealed.
