The Train Station

Train to Busan is a South Korean zombie film series produced by Next Entertainment World. The installments include a theatrical film, an animated prequel that was released in theaters in the international market, and a standalone sequel that had a limited theatrical release. Based on an original story by Park Joo-suk, the premise centers around a zombie epidemic outbreak that originates in South Korea. Each respective installment details the struggles of the primary characters to withstand the advances of the undead, and survive the events to make their escape. The original film, Train to Busan, was met with critical and box office success. The prequel, Seoul Station was also met with positive critical reception, with praise directed at its expansion to the story; while it also attained monetary gains for the studios. However, the sequel, Peninsula, received mixed reviews from critics with the film being perceived as inferior to its predecessors. Despite its overall reception, and being released during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic impact on the film industry, it was a financial success. An American remake and a sequel to Peninsula is in development.