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Netflix Adds Acclaimed South Korean Zombie Thrillers to Streaming Library

Train to Busan and its sequel Peninsula are now available to stream, while the English-language remake remains delayed.

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Overview

  • Train to Busan, the 2016 South Korean zombie film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is now streaming on Netflix.
  • The film, which stars Gong Yoo and holds a 95% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, is widely regarded as one of the best zombie movies ever made.
  • Netflix has also added Peninsula, the 2020 sequel to Train to Busan, expanding its horror and Korean film offerings.
  • An English-language remake of Train to Busan, titled The Last Train to New York, remains in development but has no confirmed release timeline.
  • The addition of these films highlights Netflix's commitment to diversifying its library with globally popular Korean genre content.