Overview
- 28 Years Later opened on June 20 with over $31 million in its first weekend, marking the franchise’s highest debut and director Danny Boyle’s biggest opening.
- The sequel holds an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting strong critical praise for its storytelling and production.
- Filmmakers used iPhone 15 smartphones fitted with custom lenses and specialized rigs to craft the film’s distinctive visual style.
- The 2002 original 28 Days Later has surged in popularity, topping digital rental charts and now streaming free on Tubi.
- Production on the trilogy’s second chapter, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, has already wrapped and is slated for release in January 2026.