Followed by
Untitled I Am Legend Prequel (2011)
Remake of
The Omega Man (1971)
- The film is based on the screenplay of The Omega Man as well as the original novel.
Spin off
I Am Legend: Awakening - Story 4: Death as a Gift (2008) (V)
I Am Legend: Survival (2007) (VG)
I Am Legend: Awakening - Story 2: Isolation (2007) (V)
I Am Legend: Awakening - Story 1: Sacrificing the Few for the Many (2008) (V)
I Am Legend: Awakening - Story 3: Shelter (2008) (V)
References
Strangers on a Train (1951)
- DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959)
- main character interacts with mannequins in an attempt to stay sane
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
The Sound of Music (1965)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Referenced in dialogue
The Lost Boys (1987)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Goodfellas (1990)
- DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
Heat (1995)
- DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Men in Black (1997)
- DVD of movie in pocket of doorside cupboard when looking for keys.
American History X (1998)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
8MM (1999)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Fight Club (1999)
- DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
Dreamquest (2000) (V)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Gladiator (2000)
- DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
Shrek (2001)
- Will Smith's Character quotes shrek's lines while the movie plays in the background
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
I, Robot (2004)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Internal Affairs: From the Files of Valley 911! (2005) (V)
- Prominently displayed at the video store Robert Neville frequents.
Batman Begins (2005)
- DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
- Neville picks up a DVD copy at the video store.
Southland Tales (2006)
- Poster in the video store
Saw III (2006)
- DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
The Last Mimzy (2007)
- Poster in the video store
Lucky You (2007)
- Poster in the video store
Fred Claus (2007)
- When Robert Neville goes up to the clerk in the movie store, Fred Claus 2 is shown behind the clerk
Referenced in
In the Land of Women (2007)
- Advertised on theater billboard, when Carter, Paige and Lucy are in the shopping mall.
"Big Bang: (#1.3)" (2007)
- Referenced in dialogue
"Saturday Night Live: Brian Williams/Feist (#33.4)" (2007)
- Mentioned during Weekend Update
"HBO First Look: I Am Legend (#14.31)" (2007)
- Behind-the-scenes footage is featured
"Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#13.14)" (2007)
- Mentioned by Will Smith
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best of 2007" (2007)
- #10 on Scott's list.
"Eigo de shabera-night: (2008-01-02)" (2008)
- Interview to Will Smith
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-22)" (2008)
- Referenced during talk of the years top grossing movies.
21 (2008)
- A bus with a I Am Legend ad passes by
"Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley (#33.10)" (2008)
- Mentioned on Weekend Update
Yes Man (2008)
- DVD seen in rental store
The Day the Earth Stood Still: T4 Movie Special (2008) (TV)
- mentioned once
Features
"Today" (1952)
- A replay is seen in Will Smiths apartment
Shrek (2001)
- on the television screen, also discussed and/or mimicked by Will Smith
Featured in
"HBO First Look: I Am Legend (#14.31)" (2007)
- clips
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2007-12-14)" (2007)
- Clip of this film was featured during talk of Will Smith.
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-12-15)" (2007)
- Clips shown for the review.
"Black to the Future: Hour 4: The 00s (#1.4)" (2009)
- clips, discussed
Spoofed in
I Am Leg End (2008)
- A no budget short with a fresh take on the old 'Last Man On Earth' yarn.
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