Movies like 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.

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.

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.

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.