Yes, 'Bird Box' is based on a true story. The movie takes inspiration from the novel of the same name which was also inspired by certain real - life elements and concepts, such as the idea of facing an unseen and deadly threat.
Definitely not. Bird Box is a made-up story. The characters and the situations they find themselves in are all products of the author's creativity and not based on any real events or people.
The 'Bird Box' real - life story has some elements that are based on real events or at least real - life fears. For example, the idea of an unseen threat that can harm you if you make visual contact is something that has been explored in various forms in different cultures. In the story, this is taken to an extreme level where people must navigate their world blindfolded. It shows how humans can adapt to survive in the most extreme circumstances, just like in real - life survival situations.