Just like the shambling undead, the love for zombies won’t ever die, and there are many upcoming zombie films and TV reveals that may thrill followers of the subgenre. Whereas zombies have lengthy since been part of Hollywood, the 2000s noticed an explosion of nice zombie films, from Resident Evil and 28 Days Later to Shaun of the Lifeless.
Although the 2010s noticed a decline in zombie recognition, the last decade nonetheless gave audiences successful zombie present with The Strolling Lifeless. With a slew of upcoming titles in 2025 and past, zombies have made it clear — they are not going wherever.
Although the flagship sequence has ended, many TWD spinoffs are nonetheless on the air, together with some with new seasons set for launch within the coming months. 2025 additionally presents the newest installment of the Marvel Zombies tales, the directorial debut of George A. Romero’s daughter, Tina, and extra.
The Strolling Lifeless: Daryl Dixon Season 3 (September 7, 2025)
TWD fan-favorite Daryl Dixon bought his very personal spinoff in 2023, because the crossbow-wielding hero discovered himself in France. The cliffhanger on the finish of Daryl Dixon season 2 guarantees a change of surroundings for Daryl and Carol, as they cross the border into England.
Nonetheless, it seems that they gained’t be staying for lengthy, because the season’s story has the pair finally making their solution to Spain. In line with the season 3 trailer, it additionally appears just like the present is getting an Previous West makeover. No matter lies in retailer for the survivors, followers can make sure that Carol and Daryl will face it collectively.
Marvel Zombies (September 24, 2025)
MCU followers have much more purpose to get enthusiastic about this upcoming Disney+ present, which is a by-product of What If…? The animated sequence Marvel Zombies is impressed by the extremely rated What If…? episode “What If… Zombies?!,” by which lots of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have succumbed to the Quantum virus, reworking them into flesh-eating undead.
The sequence will choose up the place What If…Zombies?! left off, and guarantees a daily gore-fest with loads of motion, that includes a number of franchise favorites like Ms. Marvel, Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and Purple Guardian. The date was moved as much as September 2025, and all 4 episodes will launch on the identical day.
Return Of The Residing Lifeless (December 2025)
40 years after the discharge of the 1985 cult basic, the brand new Return of the Residing Lifeless serves as a sequel to the unique horror comedy by director Dan O’Bannon. Directed and written by the CEO of Residing Lifeless Media, Steve Wolsh, the plot of the film takes place 18 months after the occasions of the unique.
The teaser for the movie reveals a shambling Tarman dragging a Christmas tree by way of a snowy cemetery, establishing what is certain to be a horror vacation romp when the film comes out in December. Even higher, the movie guarantees to be fully freed from CGI, with all sensible zombie results.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (January 16, 2026)
Whereas it appears to be surprisingly quick, the sequel to 28 Days Later is coming in the beginning of 2026. 28 Years Later hit theaters in June 2025, with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland returning to the franchise they created. To get the film out this rapidly, Boyle handed directing duties to Nia DaCosta, though Garland nonetheless wrote the script.
Ralph Fiennes is again as Dr. Ian Kelson, whereas Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams are again as father and son, Jamie and Spike. Jack O’Connell can also be in a significant function as Sir Jimmy Crystal, a cult chief. In the most effective information, Danny Boyle informed Enterprise Insider that Cillian Murphy’s Jim would lastly return to the franchise.
This additionally will not be the tip, since Boyle plans to return to direct one other chapter within the franchise after this film.
We Bury The Lifeless (ETA 2026)
The horror-survival movie We Bury the Lifeless stars Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley as Ava Newman, a girl looking for her husband following a army experiment gone incorrect in Tasmania. In line with Selection, Ava joins a physique retrieval unit to determine victims of the disaster however discovers that most of the corpses have changed into one thing else.
With Ridley’s star energy and uncooked expertise, in addition to her first foray into the style, We Bury the Lifeless is definite to attract a crowd. The movie had a preview screening on the Adelaide Movie Pageant in November 2024, and is ready to premiere at SXSW in March 2025.
Queens Of The Lifeless (Unknown)
Tina Romero, daughter of legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, is the director and co-writer of zombie horror comedy, Queens of the Lifeless. That includes an ensemble forged that features Margaret Cho, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jaquel Spivey, and Cheyenne Jackson, the movie’s plot follows a various group of membership youngsters who band collectively to outlive the zombie apocalypse throughout a drag queen present.
Promising scares, laughs, and LGBTQ+ illustration, Queens of the Lifeless’s director hopes to pay homage to her father’s legacy. The film premiered on the Tribeca Pageant in June 2025 and Unbiased Movie Firm and Shudder picked it up, so anticipate it to hit streaming shortly after its launch.
Twilight Of The Lifeless (Unknown)
Directed by Brad Anderson, Twilight of the Lifeless stars Milla Jovovich and Betty Gabriel within the ultimate installment of the George A. Romero movie franchise. The long-lasting filmmaker wrote the remedy for the film earlier than his dying in 2017, with the movie happening on a tropical island (through Deadline).
It’s going to reportedly “delve into the darkish nature of humanity from the attitude of the final people on Earth who’re caught between factions of the undead.” Die-hard followers of Romero’s work will not wish to miss the ultimate movie of the enduring franchise. Nonetheless, do not anticipate it quickly, because it solely began filming in March 2025.
Extra Tales From The Strolling Lifeless Universe (Unknown)
Headed by showrunner Scott Gimple, little or no is thought but about this latest undertaking from The Strolling Lifeless universe. Extra Tales From the Strolling Lifeless Universe is a working title for the short-form sequence, which consists of six elements (through Deadline).
As with Tales of the Strolling Lifeless, the sequence will possible encompass brief tales happening throughout the TWDU — presumably with acquainted favorites in addition to new, intriguing characters. Whereas the undertaking does not have a launch date, it is clear that followers of zombie films and TV reveals have heaps to tide them over whereas they wait.
Doable Strolling Lifeless Crossovers
On high of the Daryl Dixon third season that’s coming in 2026, there might be a 3rd season of The Strolling Lifeless: Lifeless Metropolis, and producer Scott Gimple mentioned he has huge plans for the franchise. In line with Gimple, he needs to see the characters from the overarching universe to cross over.
“I’ve mentioned again and again that my dream for a few years, the plan all alongside in some ways, has been to see these characters cross, whether or not or not it’s in small methods or huge methods.”
This might imply Daryl and Carol finally making their manner again to America, or it might imply Negan and Maggie assembly up with some characters from the previous. Whether or not this implies Rick and Michonne might return stays questionable, nevertheless it appears something is feasible for the zombie franchise.
Sources: Deadline, Enterprise Insider