History of Zombieland in Timeline

Zombieland, a 2009 zombie comedy, follows four survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic America overrun by zombies. Columbus, a timid college student, adheres to a strict set of rules to stay alive. He encounters Tallahassee, a zombie-killing machine obsessed with Twinkies. They reluctantly team up with sisters Wichita and Little Rock, con artists with their own agenda. Together, they embark on a road trip, initially seeking refuge and family. Their journey leads them to a memorable encounter with Bill Murray and ultimately forges a bond of family as they learn to rely on each other for survival.

2004: Dawn of the Dead Remake

In 2004, the Dawn of the Dead remake had the highest-grossing start for a zombie film. Zombieland was credited as having the second-highest-grossing start on record for a zombie film behind the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake.

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2005: Zombieland Development Begins

In 2005, the development for Zombieland began when Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick originally wrote the film as a spec script for a television pilot.

2005: Zombieland Story Development as a TV Pilot

In the summer of 2005, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick developed the story for Zombieland as a spec script for a television pilot.

February 2009: Principal Photography Begins

In February 2009, principal photography for Zombieland began in Hollywood and lasted until March. Filming locations included Atlanta and in and around Georgia.

June 18, 2009: Zombieland Trailer Release

On June 18, 2009, the trailer for Zombieland was released.

September 2009: Patrick Swayze's Death

In September 2009, Patrick Swayze, who was originally considered for a cameo in Zombieland, passed away from pancreatic cancer.

September 25, 2009: Zombieland Premieres at Fantastic Fest

On September 25, 2009, Zombieland premiered at Fantastic Fest.

October 2, 2009: Zombieland Theatrical Release

On October 2, 2009, Zombieland was released in theaters, a week earlier than originally advertised.

October 6, 2009: Zombieland Soundtrack Release

On October 6, 2009, the soundtrack for Zombieland, composed by David Sardy, was released by Relativity Music Group.

December 13, 2009: Zombieland Closes in Theaters

On December 13, 2009, Zombieland closed in theaters with a final gross of $75,590,286 in North America and a worldwide gross of $102,391,540.

2009: Zombieland Film Release

In 2009, Zombieland, a post-apocalyptic zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer, was released. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse.

February 2, 2010: Zombieland Home Entertainment Release

On February 2, 2010, Zombieland was released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on Blu-ray and DVD.

March 15, 2010: Zombieland UK Release

On March 15, 2010, Zombieland was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK.

October 2011: Zombieland TV Adaption Consideration

In October 2011, Fox Broadcasting Company and Sony Pictures were considering a television adaption of Zombieland to be aired on CBS, with Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese writing the script.

2012: Zombieland TV program planned start

In 2012, the Zombieland television program was planned to begin in the fall, but these plans did not come to fruition.

January 2013: Casting Call for TV Adaption

In January 2013, the casting call for the Zombieland television adaption went out for the main characters, with some changes to the movie for the show and the addition of new characters.

March 2013: Amazon Studios Orders Pilot Episode

In March 2013, it was announced that Amazon Studios had ordered a pilot episode of Zombieland.

April 2013: Pilot Released on Lovefilm and Amazon Video

In April 2013, the pilot episode of Zombieland was released on Lovefilm and Amazon Video.

May 17, 2013: Zombieland: The Series Not Picked Up

On May 17, 2013, it was announced that Zombieland: The Series would not be picked up to be a series by Amazon.

2013: World War Z Release

In 2013, World War Z was released, becoming the highest-grossing zombie film in the U.S. until that point. Zombieland grossed $102 million worldwide, becoming the tenth-highest grossing zombie film in the U.S. until the release of World War Z (2013).

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