This ending shifts the title's meaning: "I Am Legend." It implies that from the perspective of the new intelligent species (the Darkseekers), is the monster. The sequel will pick up from this moment, with Neville learning to coexist or clash with this new society.

As a Warner Bros. Discovery production, I Am Legend 2 will eventually stream on Max (formerly HBO Max). Subscribers to the platform's offline download tier will be able to download the movie directly through the official Max app.

Roughly 45 to 60 days after hitting theaters, the film will be available to rent or buy digitally on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play Movies. These platforms allow you to legally download the film for offline viewing.

The sequel will bypass the original theatrical ending. Instead, it adopts the from the 2007 DVD release as its official canon.

In the alternate ending (which closely matches Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel), Neville discovers that the "Darkseekers" are not mindless monsters. They possess intelligence, empathy, and a social structure. Neville realizes that to them, he is the monster who has been kidnapping and experimenting on their people. He returns the female test subject to the Darkseeker alpha, packs up his cure, and leaves New York City alongside survivors Anna and Ethan.

The sequel has a high bar to meet, but bringing back the original star and bringing on a powerhouse talent like Michael B. Jordan suggests a high-quality production. When Can We Expect the Movie?