28 Years Later is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. It is the third film in the 28 Days Later series, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). It stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes. The film marks the returns of Boyle, Garland, and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle to the series, all of whom worked on the original 28 Days Later film, with that film's star Cillian Murphy also serving as an executive producer.
Produced by Columbia Pictures[3] in association with the British Film Institute, Decibel Films, and DNA Films, it is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom and the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on June 20, 2025. It was shot on iPhones[4] back-to-back with its sequel 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple which will be directed by Nia DaCosta, written by Garland, and produced by Boyle.[5]
Synopsis[]
A group of survivors of the rage virus lives on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.
Cast[]
- Main article: List of characters in the 28 Days Later film series
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Jodie Comer
- Cillian Murphy as Jim
- Ralph Fiennes
- Jack O'Connell
- Erin Kellyman
- Edvin Ryding as E. Sundqvist
- Alfie Williams
- Chi Lewis-Parry
- Angus Neill as Emaciated Infected
Release[]
28 Years Later is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada by Sony Pictures Releasing on 20 June 2025.[6]
The first trailer was released on December 10, 2024. It features the 1903 poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling, recited by American actor Taylor Holmes in 1915. The trailer became #1 trending on YouTube, and in 48 hours had over 10 million views. Stuart Heritage, the film critic for The Guardian, particularly noted the use of Holmes's spoken-word recording of "Boots" and commented "As of now, though, it’s just about the most exciting film of 2025. And this is entirely down to its trailer."[7][8]
Sequel[]
- Main article: 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple
In April 2024, Nia DaCosta was reportedly in negotiations to direct a sequel to the film, the second part of a planned trilogy, with Boyle, Garland, Macdonald, Rice, and Bernie Bellew attached as producers.[9] In June 2024, via a copyright filing, the title of the film was seemingly revealed to be 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple.[10][11]
On 19 August 2024, during a talk at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Macdonald confirmed DaCosta would be directing the sequel and said that principal photography was set to begin the following day. Macdonald also talked about potential plans for a third 28 Years Later film, saying "we hope there is going to be a third part" and "there is a trilogy".
Trailer[]
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References[]
- ↑ "28 Years Later: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes cast in sequel | Movies | The Guardian", 25 April 2024.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (2024-05-11). '28 Years Later' Sequel Gets 2025 Release Date (in en-US).
- ↑ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D529 / 2024-02-21
- ↑ Martínez, Rubén (2024-09-20). '28 Years Later' shot on multiple iPhone 15s, becomes most expensive movie ever made on smartphones (in en-us).
- ↑ Tabbara, Mona (19 August 2024). Alex Garland and Andrew Macdonald talk '28 Years Later' trilogy, casting indie films and the importance of producers.
- ↑ Sony Sets Summer 2025 Release For Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' (May 10, 2024).
- ↑ Exceedingly good needle drops: why a 1915 Kipling poem is the cherry on top of the 28 Years Later trailer (10 December 2024).
- ↑ '28 Years Later' Trailer: Zombified Cillian Murphy Looms Over Jodie Comer In Gripping Teaser For Danny Boyle Sequel (10 December 2024).
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 10, 2024). 'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta In Talks To Helm Part Two Of New '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony Pictures. Deadline. Retrieved on April 10, 2024.
- ↑ Bolt, Neil (2024-06-24). 28 Years Later Sequel Title Revealed in Copyright Filing (in en-US).
- ↑ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D530 / 2024-02-21