Like the shambling undead, the love for zombies will never die, and there are plenty ofupcoming zombie movies and TV showsthat will thrill fans of the subgenre. While zombies have long since been a part of Hollywood, the 2000s saw an explosion ofgreat zombie movies, from horror films like theResident Eviladaptations and the28 Days Latermovies to comedies likeShaun of the Dead. Though the 2010s saw a decline in zombie popularity, the decade still gave audiences a hit zombie show withThe Walking Dead.
With a slew of upcoming titles in 2025 and beyond, zombies have made it clear — they aren’t going anywhere. Though the flagship series has ended,manyTWDspinoffsare still on the air, including some with new seasons set for release in the coming months. 2025 also offers the latest installment of the28 Daysfranchise, the directorial debut of George A. Romero’s daughter Tina, and more.
9We Bury The Dead
Release Date: March 2025
The horror-survival filmWe Bury the DeadstarsStar Warsactor Daisy Ridleyas Ava Newman, a woman in search of her husband following a military experiment gone wrong in Tasmania. According toVariety,Ava joins a body retrieval unit to identify victims of the catastrophe but discovers that many of the corpses have turned into something else.
With Ridley’s star power and raw talent, as well as her first foray into the genre,We Bury the Deadis certain to draw a crowd. The film had a preview screening at the Adelaide Film Festival in November 2024, and is set to premiere at SXSW in March 2025.
Release Date: Spring 2025
This sequel spinoff sees the return of Negan and Maggie Greene, as they traverse the dangers of post-apocalyptic Manhattan in search of Maggie’s kidnapped son, Hershel. The end ofDead Cityseason 1 had Maggie betray Negan to the Burazi in exchange for Hershel’s freedom, leaving Negan at the mercy of the Croat and the Dama.
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In a teaser for season 2, it appears that Negan has established himself as Manhattan’s new leader, as power returns to the New York City streets. Whether or not Maggie and Negan will be able to settle their long-running feud will hopefully be resolved inThe Walking Dead:DeadCityseason 2.
728 Years Later
Release Date: July 04, 2025
Director Danny Boyle and co-writer Alex Garland returned to helm the third film in the hugely successful British zombie apocalypse franchise.28 Years Laterboasts an all-new A-list cast, including Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. As the title suggests,the movie takes place 28 years after the “rage virus” caused the downfall of society.
The film’s plot revolves around a young boy searching for a doctor to help his sick mother, as the infected continue to wreak havoc on the British mainland.
According to anIndiewireinterview with Fiennes, the film’s plot revolves around a young boy searching for a doctor to help his sick mother, as the infected continue to wreak havoc on the British mainland. Despite being Boyle’s third movie of the franchise,28 Years Laterwill reportedly kick off a new film trilogy from the writer-director.
6Marvel Zombies
Release Date: July 01, 2025
MCU fans have even more reason to get excited about this upcoming Disney+ show, which is a spinoff ofWhat If…?Theanimated seriesMarvel Zombiesisinspired by the highly ratedWhat If…?episode"What If… Zombies?!,“in which many of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have succumbed to the Quantum virus, transforming them into flesh-eating undead.
The series will pick up whereWhat If…Zombies?!left off, and promises a regular gore-fest with plenty of action, featuring several franchise favorites like Ms. Marvel, Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and Red Guardian.
Release Date: 2025
TWDfan-favorite Daryl Dixon got his very own spinoff in 2023, as the crossbow-wielding hero found himself in France. The cliffhanger at theend ofDaryl Dixonseason 2promises a change of scenery for Daryl and Carol, as they cross the border into England. However, it appears that they won’t be staying for long, since the season’s story has the pair eventually making their way to Spain.
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According to the season 3 trailer,it also looks like the show is getting an Old West makeover. Whatever lies in store for the survivors, fans can be sure that Carol and Daryl plan to face it together.
4Return Of The Living Dead
Release Date: December 2025
40 years after the release of the 1985 cult classic,the newReturn of the Living Deadserves as a sequel to the original horror comedy by director Dan O’Bannon. Directed and written by the CEO of Living Dead Media, Steve Wolsh, the plot of the movie takes place 18 months after the events of the original.
The teaser for the film shows a shambling Tarman dragging a Christmas tree through a snowy cemetery, setting up what is sure to be a horror holiday romp
The teaser for the film shows a shambling Tarman dragging a Christmas tree through a snowy cemetery, setting up what is sure to be a horror holiday romp when the movie comes out in December.
3Queens Of The Dead
Release Date: Unknown
Tina Romero, daughter of legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, is the director and co-writer of the upcoming zombie horror comedy,Queens of the Dead.Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Margaret Cho, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jaquel Spivey, and Cheyenne Jackson,the film’s plot follows a diverse group of club scene kids who band together to survive the zombie apocalypse during a drag queen show.
Queens Of The Dead Image Reveals First Look At Zombie Movie From George A. Romero’s Daughter Tina
An image from Tina Romero’s zombie movie Queens of the Dead reveals a first look at the cast, which includes Katy O’Brian and Jaquel Spivey.
Promising scares, laughs, and LGBTQ+ representation,Queens of the Dead’s director hopes to pay homage to her father’s legacy.
2Twilight Of The Dead
Directed by Brad Anderson,Twilight of the Deadstars Milla Jovovich and Betty Gabrielin the final installment of the George A. Romero film franchise. The iconic filmmaker wrote the treatment for the movie before his death in 2017, with the movie taking place on a tropical island (viaDeadline). It will reportedly “delve into the dark nature of humanity from the perspective of the last humans on Earth who are caught between factions of the undead.” Die-hard fans of Romero’s work won’t want to miss the final film of the iconic franchise.
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Headed by showrunner Scott Gimple, very little is known yet about this newest project fromThe Walking Deaduniverse.More Tales From the Walking Dead Universeis a working title for the short-form series, which consists of six parts (viaDeadline). As withTales of the Walking Dead,the series will likely consist of short tales taking place within the TWDU— possibly with familiar favorites as well as new intriguing characters. While the project doesn’t have a release date, it’s clear that fans ofzombie movies and TV showshave lots to tide them over while they wait.
