The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live arrives on Blu-ray in October, and the sequel spin-off has re-lit interest in the whole zombie TV pantheon: the original Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Kingdom (K-drama), Black Summer, Z Nation, Sweet Home, and the recent All of Us Are Dead. Every major show sits behind a different Android streaming app. Here are seven apps to keep on your phone if zombie TV is your genre, ranked from most essential to niche.
What to look for in a streaming app for zombie shows
Zombie TV has become a fragmented catalogue. When picking apps, focus on:
- Which universe you actually want. Walking Dead lives on AMC+ and Netflix; K-drama zombies live on Netflix; older cult favorites live on Tubi and Peacock.
- Offline downloads. Long flights and long marathons benefit from download support. Not every app offers it on every tier.
- Ad tier vs paid tier. Some free tiers include ads; some paid tiers still show ads on lower plans. Read the checkout page.
- Chromecast / Android TV support. Every app on this list supports both, but the interfaces vary in quality.
- Region. Some Kingdom episodes are Netflix Korea-only depending on rights. VPN use is a separate conversation.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Platforms | Free plan | Starting price/mo | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | K-zombie shows, All of Us Are Dead | Android, iOS, TV, Web | No | $7.99 | 4.4 |
| Amazon Prime Video | Fear the Walking Dead, back catalog | Android, iOS, TV, Web | Trial only | $8.99 | 4.4 |
| AMC+ | Walking Dead universe direct | Android, iOS, TV, Web | Trial only | $8.99 | 4.4 |
| Max | Rick Grimes movies (announced) | Android, iOS, TV, Web | No | $9.99 | 4.5 |
| Peacock | Cult classics, Z Nation | Android, iOS, TV, Web | Yes (ads) | $7.99 | 4.4 |
| Plex | Free zombie catalog, media server | Android, iOS, TV, Web | Yes | $4.99 (Pass) | 4.5 |
| Tubi | Free zombie classics with ads | Android, iOS, TV, Web | Yes (ads) | Free | 4.7 |
The 7 best apps for streaming zombie TV shows on Android
1. Netflix, best for K-drama zombies
Netflix is where All of Us Are Dead, Kingdom, and Sweet Home live. The Android app has offline downloads on all paid tiers, Chromecast works cleanly, and Netflix’s original zombie catalogue has been the most active of the last five years. If the Korean zombie boom is what got you back into the genre, this is the required install.
Where it falls short: Frequent price bumps. The ad-supported tier limits some titles.
Pricing:
- No free tier
- Around $7.99/mo for the ad-supported plan, $17.99 for standard, higher for premium
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs, consoles
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Non-negotiable if you want the modern zombie TV canon.
2. Amazon Prime Video, best for Fear the Walking Dead
Amazon Prime Video hosts a rotating catalogue of Walking Dead spin-offs, plus classics like 28 Days Later and long tail zombie films you won’t find elsewhere. If you already have a Prime subscription for shipping, the video app is a free bonus, and the Android version supports offline downloads on all paid tiers.
Where it falls short: Content churn. What was there last month may not be there next month. And ads on the base Prime video tier as of 2024.
Pricing:
- 30-day free trial
- Included with Prime membership ($14.99/mo or $139/yr)
- Standalone video: $8.99/mo
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs, consoles
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Best pick if you already pay for Prime and want the widest supplementary zombie catalogue.
3. AMC+, best for Walking Dead universe direct
AMC+ streams every Walking Dead universe show without wait windows, including Dead City, Daryl Dixon, and The Ones Who Live before they syndicate elsewhere. It also has the entire eleven-season Walking Dead run in one place, plus Anne Rice adaptations and other AMC originals for adjacent horror.
Where it falls short: Priciest of the specialized zombie tiers, and outside the US the app availability is spotty.
Pricing:
- 7-day free trial
- $8.99/mo (ad-free), regularly bundled discounted with other services
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: The pick if you specifically want Walking Dead universe episodes at their earliest legal drop.
4. Max, best for Rick Grimes movies (announced)
Max (previously HBO Max) has been announced as a home for upcoming Walking Dead universe theatrical releases. The Android app is one of the best-built on this list: fast, cleanly organized, and with reliable offline downloads on paid tiers.
Where it falls short: The zombie catalogue itself is thin outside the announced movies. If you want it purely for TV, other apps have more.
Pricing:
- No free tier
- $9.99/mo with ads, $16.99 ad-free
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Install when the Rick Grimes movies drop. Skip until then unless you already pay for it.
5. Peacock, best for Z Nation and cult picks
Peacock hosts Z Nation, several Universal horror classics, and a rotating set of zombie B-movies from the SyFy library. The free tier is real, ad-supported, and includes a genuine slice of the catalogue rather than a trailer-and-teaser preview.
Where it falls short: Ads on the base tier are heavy. Ad-free costs more than most competitors.
Pricing:
- Free tier with ads
- $7.99/mo Premium (ads), $13.99 Premium Plus (ad-free most titles)
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Free-tier install for cult zombie B-movies and Z Nation binges.
6. Plex, best for free zombie catalog and personal server
Plex is two things: a free ad-supported streaming service with a real zombie B-movie catalogue, and a media server for your own ripped Blu-rays and legally-owned files. If you plan to buy The Ones Who Live on Blu-ray in October, Plex is the app that turns those discs into something you can stream to your phone.
Where it falls short: The media-server side has a real setup curve. Ad-supported free streaming is functional but the catalogue is narrower than Tubi.
Pricing:
- Free ad-supported streaming
- Plex Pass: $4.99/mo, $39.99/yr, or $119.99 lifetime
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Install if you own physical zombie media or want a free ad-supported catalog with a serious backend behind it.
7. Tubi, best free zombie classics
Tubi is genuinely free (ad-supported) and its zombie catalogue is deeper than any other free service on this list. Dawn of the Dead re-cuts, Return of the Living Dead sequels, and dozens of foreign horror films that never hit paid services live here. No subscription. No account required for browsing.
Where it falls short: Ads are frequent (every 15 minutes or so during films). Search is uneven.
Pricing:
- Free (ad-supported), no paid tier
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Android TV, Fire TV, smart TVs
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Install this today. It costs nothing and the zombie catalog is surprisingly deep.
How to pick the right one
- If you want the modern zombie TV canon, get Netflix.
- If you already pay for Prime, install Amazon Prime Video first.
- If you want Walking Dead universe episodes at earliest drop, get AMC+.
- If you want the Rick Grimes movies when they land, get Max.
- If you want a free tier with real content, get Peacock.
- If you own physical Blu-rays or want a media server, get Plex.
- If price matters most, get Tubi. It costs nothing.
Most zombie fans end up with two or three of these installed side by side. That’s normal now.
FAQ
What’s the best free app for streaming zombie shows on Android? Tubi is the deepest free zombie catalog. Peacock’s free tier and Plex’s ad-supported channels are the runners-up.
Where can I watch The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live? AMC+ streams it directly. Some episodes appear on Netflix in specific regions after windows. The Blu-ray arrives in October 2026 for owning outright.
Is there one app that has every Walking Dead show? AMC+ is the closest. Not all Walking Dead universe content is exclusive to AMC+ forever, but new episodes drop there first.
Which app has the most Korean zombie shows? Netflix. Kingdom, All of Us Are Dead, and Sweet Home all live on Netflix.
Can I download zombie shows for offline watching? Yes. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Max, and Peacock (Premium Plus) all support offline downloads on paid tiers. Tubi and free Peacock do not.
