The Last of Us Is Better Than 28 Days Later, Says Alex Garland

Alex Garland believes The Last of Us is better than his zombie horror film 28 Days Later.

“Let me say this: The Last of Us is better than 28 Days [Later].

Druckmann then revealed that the third act in 28 Days Later inspired David in The Last of Us. Druckmann’s television adaptation of The Last of Us with Craig Mazin returns for its second season on HBO on April 13, 2025.