Overview

• Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite to revisit the Rage Virus saga nearly 23 years after the original film’s release
• The story opens on a secluded island community that has reverted to preindustrial living before a perilous journey to the infected mainland
• Critics have lauded the film’s visceral style, which leverages up to 20 iPhones and other lightweight rigs to heighten the horror sequences
• The introduction of an “Alpha” infected variant, possessing greater strength, speed and intelligence, raises the threat level for the survivors
• As the inaugural entry of a new trilogy, it paves the way for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, scheduled for January 2026