Zombieland Movies: Release Order
The Zombieland films follow four survivors navigating a zombie-infested America with humor and makeshift family bonds. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, these horror-comedies blend gore, laughs, and surprising emotional depth as Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock follow their survival rules while searching for sanctuary.
The original film became a cult classic for its irreverent tone and memorable Bill Murray cameo, while the sequel arrived a decade later, mirroring the 10-year time jump in the story itself. Double Tap introduces evolved zombies and new survivors while exploring the growing pains of the main cast's unconventional family. The release order matches the chronological story progression.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Zombieland
Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.
Zombieland: Double Tap
Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.
Other Film Series
Asia Argento
Italian actress and filmmaker, daughter of horror director Dario Argento, known for her work in European arthouse cinema and collaborations with major auteurs.
Critters
Horror-comedy franchise about small, ravenous alien creatures called Crites terrorizing Earth, featuring a complete four-film story arc and a later soft reboot.
Evil Dead
A horror franchise following the battle against ancient evil forces unleashed by the Necronomicon, spanning from Sam Raimi's original trilogy to modern entries.
Jenna Ortega
An actress known for her horror performances and diverse dramatic roles across independent and blockbuster films.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A horror franchise following the cannibalistic Sawyer family and their chainsaw-wielding member Leatherface across multiple timelines, reboots, and alternate continuities.
The Howling
A werewolf horror franchise that begins with Joe Dante's cult classic but quickly devolves into a collection of largely standalone sequels with minimal continuity.