7 Zombie Horror Survival Thrillers Like All Of Us Are Dead To Watch Before Season 2

With All of Us Are Dead Season 2 on the way, fans still have to wait to see what happens to the survivors of Hyosan High. Until then, watch Korean movies and shows like Train to Busan, Sweet Home, and Alice in Borderland, among others that deliver similar thrills.

7 Shows Like All Of Us Are Dead Before Season 2

From zombie outbreaks and deadly infections to alien attacks and survival games, these seven picks offer plenty of danger, suspense and action to keep you hooked.

1. Train To Busan

Where to watch - JioHotstar

A train journey to Busan turns into a fight for survival when a zombie outbreak spreads across South Korea. With infected passengers attacking without warning, the travellers must find a way to stay alive.

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2. Sweet Home

Where to watch - Netflix

When people in an old apartment complex begin turning into terrifying monsters, the residents must fight to survive. A troubled high school student finds himself at the centre of the struggle as the outbreak spreads.

3. Duty After School

Where to watch - Rakuten Viki

High school students are forced to join military training when deadly alien creatures threaten South Korea. As they fight to protect themselves and others, their ordinary school lives turn into a desperate battle for survival.

4. Kingdom

Where to watch - Netflix

Set in Korea's Joseon era, this historical thriller follows a crown prince investigating a mysterious illness that is spreading across the kingdom. As the disease turns people into the undead, he races to uncover the truth and stop the outbreak.

5. Alice in Borderland

Where to watch - Netflix

A group of young adults find themselves in an abandoned version of Tokyo, where survival depends on winning deadly games. Each challenge tests their intelligence, courage and willingness to take risks, with failure carrying fatal consequences.

6. Newtopia

Where to watch - Prime Video

Set against a zombie outbreak, this Korean series follows a soldier and his girlfriend as they struggle to reunite amid the chaos. Blending horror, romance and comedy, the show offers a different take on survival in a city overrun by the undead.

7. Happiness

Where to watch - Netflix

An infectious outbreak traps residents inside a newly built high-rise apartment complex. As fear and suspicion grow, a police officer and a special forces officer try to protect themselves and others while the infected threaten their survival.

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What We Know About All Of Us Are Dead 2?

All of Us Are Dead Season 1, based on a webtoon, started with a high school science teacher's experiment gone wrong, trapping students inside a zombie-filled campus before the virus spread across the city. Season 2 will focus on the aftermath of the outbreak and introduce a fresh crisis involving half-zombies.

Ever since the first season became a hit, the second part has been one of the most anticipated Korean zombie series.

Fans can finally stop guessing about Lee Cheong-san's fate. Actor Yoon Chan-young confirmed that his character survived the Season 1 ending while speaking at the Netflix Janchi fan festival in Seoul on Saturday, October 24.

Netflix has not released a teaser or an exact launch date yet, keeping the show tagged as 'coming soon'. However, production started in July 2025, and the new season is expected to drop in early 2027.

FAQ

1. Will there be a Season 2 of All of Us Are Dead?

Yes, All of Us Are Dead Season 2 is confirmed, though fans will have to wait a bit longer to see what happens next to the survivors of Hyosan High.

2. Where can you watch these zombie and survival thriller shows?

These Korean thrillers and survival shows are available across major streaming services, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Rakuten Viki.