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For decades, zombie films have captivated horror fans with their blend of social commentary, dark humor, and relentless survival storytelling. The genre continues to evolve, attracting audiences who crave both fresh perspectives and character-driven narratives within the chaos of the undead. That spirit is very much alive in Didn’t Die, a bold new entry into the zombie canon from director Meera Menon.
Following its buzzworthy Midnight premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Didn’t Die has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment and will be released in U.S. theaters on March 6, 2026. Check out the official press release below for more details on the film, its cast, and the theatrical release.
The Sundance Midnight feature film Didn’t Die, directed by Meera Menon, has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment, and will be released in theaters in the U.S. on March 6, 2026.
Heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that “forges its own bloody path by taking the story back to the barest of bones,” Didn’t Die premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight feature; merely weeks after director Menon’s home was tragically consumed by the fires which ravaged Los Angeles.
Menon, who has directed episodes of “The Walking Dead,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Ms. Marvel,” and “Westworld,” describes Didn’t Die—a film about the human spirit rising from tragedy—this way: “I’m drawn to the question of what still makes life worth living when everything else has come undone. Being an indie filmmaker right now feels like podcasting in the middle of a zombie apocalypse—this film is about the grit it takes to simply keep going.”
Starring stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated actress Kiran Deol in the lead role of “Vinita”, Didn’t Die revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain their dwindling audience amidst the chaos.
Says Deol of her role in Didn’t Die, and in collaborating with Menon, “As a performer, It’s such a privilege to get to play an arc — especially one grounded in wry humor. Showcasing a South Asian family meant lots of dosas on set — which is a delicious way to make something revolutionary. From the collaborative style of developing the story, to staying in a house with the actors in upstate New York, Meera created an experience that felt like family coming together.”
The cast is rounded out by George Basil (Werewolves Within), Samrat Chakrabarti (“The Sinner”), Katie McCuen, Vishal Vijayakumar, Ali Lopez-Sohaili and Kandis Erickson.
Didn’t Die is produced by director Menon, Erica Fishman, Joe Camerota and Paul Gleason, the latter who serves as the film’s cinematographer, with a score by Samuel Jones.
Says Andreas Olavarria, President & CEO of Level 33 Entertainment, regarding the acquisition, “Didn’t Die is a witty and poignant take on the classic zombie film, crafted by a group of truly remarkable filmmakers. We can’t wait to share this film with audiences across North America.”
Full Theatre List
| Laemmle Glendale | LOS ANGELES | 3/20/2026 |
| Vidiots | LOS ANGELES | 3/16/2026 |
| AMC River East 21 | CHICAGO | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Stonebriar Mall 24 | DALLAS-FORT WORTH | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC First Colony 24 | HOUSTON | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Fountains 18 | HOUSTON | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Orange 30 | LOS ANGELES | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Empire 25 | NEW YORK-MANHATTAN | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Cherry Hill 24 | PHILADELPHIA | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Voorhees 16 | PHILADELPHIA | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Hoffman 22 | WASHINGTON, D.C. | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Colonial 18 | ATLANTA | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Summit 16 | BIRMINGHAM (ANN AND TUSC) | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Roosevelt Collection 16 | CHICAGO | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Niles 12 | CHICAGO | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Highlands Ranch 24 | DENVER | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Jefferson Point 18 | FT. WAYNE | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Fullerton 20 | LOS ANGELES | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Rolling Hills | LOS ANGELES | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 | MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Thoroughbred 20 | NASHVILLE | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Quail Springs Mall 24 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Ahwatukee 24 | PHOENIX | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Saratoga 14 | SAN FRANCISCO | 3/6/2026 |
| AMC Southcenter 16 | SEATTLE-TACOMA | 3/6/2026 |
