Movies like Making of The Last of Us (2023)
The best movies like Making of The Last of Us (2023) are Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023), The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) and Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023). If Making of The Last of Us hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMaking Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)8.0/10 from 241 votes
- NewestFinding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026)Released 2026
Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)
Go behind the scenes and witness how the "Squid Game"-inspired reality show transformed from a scripted drama to a cutthroat, nail-biting competition.
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Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan and other cast members, producers and crew share stories and footage from the making of "El Camino."
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Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023)
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
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Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisMaking The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)
Venture behind the scenes with the stars and creators of "The Witcher: Blood Origin" in an illuminating look at the lore, music, world-building and more.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion (2023)
Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, Assembled uncovers how Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” was born. Witness what it took to conjure the world of the show, and spend time with Samuel L. Jackson as he dons the patch once again to engage in the most baffling battle of Nick Fury’s career.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals (2022)
Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date. Discover how the ensemble cast felt stepping into their roles, filming in remote locations, and creating bonds that would help to create the on-screen relationships that span over 7,000 years.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, and filmmakers behind The Empire Strikes Back. The resulting work, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, has apparently never been commercially released. Most of the footage has been lost, but 15 minutes has circulated online in recent years. Now, the 1 hour cut of Michel Parbot’s lost documentary has been found.
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisBehind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (2025)
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Join visionary director Sam Raimi and the cast of the film as they recount their experiences bringing Marvel’s darkest story to life. From world-building to universe-building, hear first hand accounts from the cast and crew on what it took to design, create and make each universe unique and believable.
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Worth the HypeMovies like this'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality (1998)
A behind the scenes look at the making of the movie Bullitt with a strong focus on the attention to details taken. It features some of the preparations made before shooting began, but is mostly focused on the onsite filming locations which brings a strong amount of reality to the film as the title suggests.
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020)
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisMedieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015)
An in-depth, feature length documentary on the surprisingly tumultuous creation of cult classic Army of Darkness.
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Willow: Behind the Magic (2023)
Featuring the breakout stars from the series and returning legends, this documentary takes viewers behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the making of the hit original series.
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
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Absolute CinemaMovies like thisA Farewell to Ozark (2022)
Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss most.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Join visionary director James Gunn and superstars such as Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña as they recount how “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was conceived, shaped, and delivered to the world. And stand alongside the cast and crew in the emotional final moments of the shoot as they bid farewell to each other, and close this chapter in the saga of Peter Quill and his loveable band of misfit-warriors.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Join cast and crew as they delve deep into the creation of "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania." Combining immersive behind-the-scenes footage with candid interviews, Assembled reveals how an incredible new world was brought to the screen.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Echo (2024)
Join us on a revealing journey behind-the-scenes of Maya Lopez’s own groundbreaking series. Witness how the production took unprecedented steps to portray the deaf experience, and Native American culture truthfully. Spend time with powerhouse actor Vincent D’Onofrio as he brings the Kingpin to monstrous life once again. All this and more waits to be discovered in "Assembled: The Making of Echo."
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight (2022)
Join the likes of Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke as they reveal how Marvel Studios' Moon Knight was painstakingly brought to life. Through insightful interviews with cast and crew, along with immersive footage from the set, and a candid "roundtable discussion" with the series' directors, this "making-of" pulls back the curtain on the groundbreaking series of Marvel Studios' newest hero.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFinding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026)
Featuring interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing the Harry Potter books to the small screen. Find out how the new Golden Trio were found, and celebrate the commitment to detail of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians who have come together to bring the wizarding world to life.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of X-Men '97 (2024)
Spend time with the original cast, along with new voices, as this behind-the-scenes special recalls the birth of "X-Men: The Animated Series," and its revival thirty years later as "X-Men '97."
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The Director and the Jedi (2018)
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 (2023)
Through candid interviews with the creative minds behind the show, and exclusive on-set footage, discover how the talented team that powered "Loki: Season 2" raised the stakes for this latest MCU adventure. Witness imaginative costumes, elaborate environments, and far-out variants come to life, meet new allies and foes, and time-slip across the Multiverse.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of The Marvels (2024)
Take an intergalactic trip with the cast and crew of "The Marvels" as they tell their experiences making this weird and wonderful film. Step into all the departments of production and discover how they created complex fight scenes, countless alien life forms, and some of the most elaborate sets ever. From dance parties to kitten days, the cast and crew had an unforgettable time making the movie.
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Making The Witcher (2020)
Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisGrounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II (2024)
Learn directly from the team at Naughty Dog about what it took to bring the acclaimed sequel The Last of Us Part II to life, with a new behind-the-scenes look at development.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022)
Join the likes of Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Florence Pugh, and Vincent D’Onofrio as they reveal how Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” was conceived and created. Witness firsthand what it took to pull off the show’s pulse-pounding action set pieces, and discover how iconic characters from the pages of Marvel Comics such as Kate Bishop were adapted and brought to life for the six-episode series.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisMaking 'Taxi Driver' (1999)
A behind the scenes snapshot of the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Making of The Last of Us?
The closest matches to Making of The Last of Us are Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023), The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) and Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Making of The Last of Us?
People who watched Making of The Last of Us most often go on to Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023), The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) and Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023).
What is the highest-rated movie like Making of The Last of Us?
Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023), rated 8.0/10 by 241 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Making of The Last of Us?
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Making of The Last of Us?
Yes: Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023), The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) and Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023).
How are movies similar to Making of The Last of Us chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Making of The Last of Us, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.