7 Must-Watch Post-Apocalyptic Movies That Feel Too Real

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Khushi Arora
Feb 10, 2025

28 Days Later

This gripping post-apocalyptic thriller is the story of a bicycle courier who awakened after a coma only to discover about a deadly virus.

The Day After Tomorrow

Released in 2004, this amazing film tells a story of a climate crisis triggering a new Ice Age, making the whole world freeze.

Gravity

This amazing survival drama revolves around the story of an astronaut who is fighting to come back to Earth, exploring the themes of survival and resilience.

The Road

Based on the novel by the same name, written Cormac McCarthy is about a story of father and son experiencing and struggling in post-apocalyptic wasteland, discussing the themes of survival and hope.

The Book Of Eli

This amazing movie is set in a dystopian future and follows a story of a warrior who fights to save a sacred book which has a key to bring humanity to the world.

Children Of Men

This gripping movie is set in a future where humanity is going to extinction because of infertility and a man fighting to save a pregnant woman, packed with survival drama and emotions.

I Am Legend

Starring Will Smith, this film is set in NYC after a virus took away all humanity, follows a story of a Dr. Robert who is searching for a cure, packed with action and horror.

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