Daisy Ridley’s Zombie Movie Premiere on Hulu: Release Date Announced

Hulu has just announced that Daisy Ridley’s new zombie movie, “We Bury the Dead,” is set to premiere on May 8, 2026. This exciting news adds another thrilling title to Hulu’s lineup and brings Ridley’s R-rated zombie film to audiences in the U.S. The movie, directed by Australian filmmaker Zak Hilditch, tells the story of Ava, a physiotherapist who joins a military body retrieval unit on a zombie-infested island after a failed U.S. experiment.

“We Bury the Dead” first premiered at SXSW 2025 and had a limited theatrical run in the U.S. on January 2, 2026. Reviews for the film are mixed, with critics giving it an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score is at 46%. Metacritic has rated the movie at 61/5.1. Despite the divided opinions, the global box office for the film stands at $3.8 million.

So mark your calendars for May 8th and get ready to experience this unique take on the zombie genre with Daisy Ridley in the lead role. It’s sure to be a thrilling ride!