The movie 'World War Z', a zombie apocalypse film starring Brad Pitt and based on the novel by Max Brooks, was officially released in theaters worldwide.
The first teaser trailer for 'World War Z' was released to the public, generating early interest in the film.
Brad Pitt was announced to star in 'World War Z' as the leading actor, increasing anticipation for the project.
Guillermo del Toro was initially set to direct 'World War Z' but left due to scheduling conflicts, leading to Matt Reeves taking over.
Matt Reeves was officially hired to direct 'World War Z' after del Toro's departure.
Production was temporarily halted to rewrite the script after unsatisfactory initial filming.
Marc Forster replaced Matt Reeves as director and oversaw significant reshoots and changes to the film's storyline.
Patient Zero is identified in South Korea after a sudden violent outbreak occurs among the population.
The zombie virus rapidly spreads from South Korea to multiple countries around the world, causing pandemic conditions.
Former UN investigator Gerry Lane is recalled to service to help investigate and contain the zombie pandemic.
Gerry Lane and his team investigate the outbreak and infiltration of zombies in the Jerusalem safe zone, which leads to its collapse.
Gerry Lane travels to Cardiff, Wales, to collect information about the virus and possible vaccine candidates from scientists.
Due to the high level of infection, Israel enforces a strict quarantine, which eventually fails as zombies breach the safe zone.
Gerry Lane visits a military-controlled facility in Newark, New Jersey, to observe an experimental vaccine method using camouflage against the infected.
Gerry Lane discovers that infecting volunteers with a low infection level virus can make them 'invisible' to zombies, providing a strategy for safe movement among infected.
Gerry Lane successfully navigates through the Newark quarantine facility using the 'camouflage' method and escapes unharmed.
Using the information gathered, a global strategy is developed to develop vaccines based on the 'camouflage' principle, giving hope for humanity's survival.
