Overview

• ‘28 Years Later’ directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland opens in UK cinemas on June 20 with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes headlining the cast.
• BBC One and iPlayer aired the 2002 original ‘28 Days Later’ on June 15 for its first televised screening since Disney lost streaming rights to Sony.
• Danny Boyle says the sequel’s story reflects topical issues including migrant treatment, political isolation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• This film inaugurates a new three-part trilogy, with ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ due next year and featuring Cillian Murphy reprising his role.
• The original movie grossed $84.6 million worldwide on an $8 million budget and holds an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes.