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10 Best Movies Like Dawning of the Dead

If you loved Dawning of the Dead, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2014★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dawning of the Dead for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But wh...

#2
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dawning of the Dead for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the...

#3
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dawning of the Dead for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup...

#4
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

2004★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dawning of the Dead for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake o...

#5
The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad

2021★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dawning of the Dead for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at th...

#6
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dawning of the Dead for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...