Contagion

Although 28 Days Later leans more into the horror genre, it still parallels the chilling reality of a highly contagious virus. The film's presentation of a post-apocalyptic Britain ravaged by a rage-inducing virus will resonate with viewers drawn to Contagion's exploration of societal breakdown in the face of a pandemic.

World War Z is an action-packed, globe-trotting epidemic movie with Brad Pitt fighting to stop a zombie pandemic that could destroy humanity. While more fantastical than Contagion, viewers who enjoy the global scale and urgency of pandemic storytelling will find much to like here.

Adapted from Michael Crichton's novel, The Andromeda Strain is a classic in the domain of infectious disease films. Audiences who are captivated by the scientific and procedural aspects of Contagion will find The Andromeda Strain's plot about a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism enthralling and thought-provoking.

Virus tells the story of an outbreak on a US research vessel, combining the horror of contagion with the isolation of a maritime setting. Infused with elements of science fiction, fans of Contagion will appreciate the claustrophobic tension and the fight-for-survival narrative.

Carriers follows four survivors trying to evade a viral pandemic, emphasizing the moral dilemmas and survival strategies in a world gone awry. This movie captures the stark, human-centric storytelling of Contagion, presenting a plausible and haunting portrayal of societal collapse.

Outbreak is a tension-filled thriller about the outbreak of a deadly virus in a small California town and the subsequent battle to contain it. Fans of Contagion will appreciate Outbreak's similar themes of epidemic menace and the race to find a cure in the face of escalating panic.