Movies Like Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Dawn of the Dead is a 2004 action, horror film from Zack Snyder with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.

Action Horror

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

2026

Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

7.9

MagicScore

The Odyssey

2026

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

8.0

MagicScore

Rage of Stars

2026

A story about a woman from the International Special Forces Unit, who has a premonition about the impending end of humanity.

4.1

MagicScore

Mutiny

2026

After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss' death only to discover an international conspiracy.

6.7

MagicScore

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

7.9

MagicScore

Colony

2026

Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.

8.1

MagicScore

Obsession

2026

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

8.2

MagicScore

The Bluff

2026

When her tranquil life on a remote island is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past and unleash her deadly talents to save her family from a ruthless siege.

6.3

MagicScore

The Death of Robin Hood

2026

Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

The Last House

2026

A family suddenly sealed inside their home must work together to survive against dwindling resources and the ominous threat keeping them trapped.

6.9

MagicScore

#11

Evil Dead Burn

2026

After her husband's abrupt death, Alice seeks solace with his remaining family — descendants of a leading researcher on demonic possession. As her in-laws transform one by one into creatures that feed on fear, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life survive even in death.

7.9

MagicScore

#12

Backrooms

2026

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Supergirl

2026

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Soulm8te

2026

After a ruthless tech giant acquires a small robotics company, a grieving engineer is tasked with testing their new AI companion. But when he attempts to reprogram her to be a truly sentient soulmate, she develops needs of her own—unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.

7.3

MagicScore

#15

Avengers: Doomsday

2026

Beloved heroes from three distinct universes are set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they've ever encountered.

TBR

MagicScore

#16

Spider-Man: Homecoming

2017

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

Masters of the Universe

2026

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

7.2

MagicScore

#18

Jackass: Best and Last

2026

The fifth and final installment to Jackass franchise where the crew go on one last insane crusade.

7.5

MagicScore

#19

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.

9.2

MagicScore

#20

Avengers: Infinity War

2018

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

8.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Dawn of the Dead?

The top films similar to Dawn of the Dead by MovieMagicScore are Spider-Man: Brand New Day (7.9), The Odyssey (8.0), Rage of Stars (4.1). Each shares action/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Dawn of the Dead worth watching?

Dawn of the Dead holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 4,270 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Dawn of the Dead?

Dawn of the Dead (2004) is a action, horror film directed by Zack Snyder, starring Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber.

Where can I find more recommendations like Dawn of the Dead?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Dawn of the Dead

This ranked list pairs Dawn of the Dead (2004), a action and horror film from Zack Snyder, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Sarah Polley take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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