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’28 Years Later’ Arrives With Boyle, Murphy and Garland Reuniting for Direct Sequel

Launching two decades after the original, the movie taps into the zombie craze by sidelining ’28 Weeks Later’ to lay groundwork for a fresh trilogy.

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“28 Years Later” is a direct sequel to the original “28 Days Later.”

Overview

  • The film opens in theaters on June 20 as the first direct follow-up to ’28 Days Later’, deliberately sidelining the 2007 sequel.
  • Directed by Danny Boyle with a screenplay by Alex Garland, it reunites the core creative team alongside original star Cillian Murphy.
  • Ralph Fiennes and Aaron Taylor-Johnson bolster the cast in prominent new roles.
  • The project’s reboot strategy indicates plans for a new multi-film arc in the franchise.
  • Its release underscores the enduring popularity of zombie narratives, exemplified by hit franchises like 'The Walking Dead'.