Twenty-eight Years Later, the third chapter in Danny Boyle’s horror saga, will hit theatres on June 20, 2025, launching a new trilogy.
Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, 28 Years Later follows Spike, a young boy (Alfie Williams), and his mother Isla (Jodie Comer) as they venture from a safe island to Britain’s mainland, overrun by evolved Rage Virus-infected. Playing a doctor, Ralph Fiennes described the journey through “beautiful northern English terrain”, hiding infected, per The Hollywood Reporter. Set 28 years after the events of 28 Days Later (2002), the film examines long-term societal collapse and returns to the survivalist tone of the original, unlike 28 Weeks Later, which focused on government response.
What will humanity become?
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for #28YearsLater – only in theatres 6.20.25. pic.twitter.com/PbP3sexTgc
— 28 Years Later Movie (@28YearsLaterMov) December 10, 2024The cast includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, Edvin Ryding, Chi Lewis-Parry, and Emma Laird. Per Screen Daily, Cillian Murphy, absent as Jim in this film, serves as executive producer and is expected to return in the sequel. Boyle hinted, “I’m hoping there’ll be some Jim somewhere,” promising a “satisfying introduction.”
Filmed using the iPhone 15 Pro Max to achieve a raw, documentary-like feel reminiscent of the handheld style in “28 Days Later,” the movie combines elements of realism with horror. The sequel, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” is directed by Nia DaCosta and scheduled for release on January 16, 2026.
The trailer broke viewership records and generated excitement. Sony’s digital re-release of 28 Days Later attracted new fans, solidifying the saga’s influence. 28 Years Later intends to redefine horror once more.
