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28 Years Later Debuts on Premium VOD After $150M Global Box Office Success

Sony’s distribution model moves the sequel to premium video-on-demand first, with home discs and Netflix windows slotted before its January 2026 follow-up.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson recently starred in 28 Years Later.

Overview

  • 28 Years Later became available for purchase at $24.99 and rental at $19.99 on July 29 via Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube.
  • The film has grossed $150 million worldwide—$70 million domestically and $80 million internationally—against a production budget of around $60 million.
  • Critics have awarded the sequel an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking strong acclaim for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s return to the franchise.
  • A 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release is set for September 23, featuring featurettes on the film’s production and behind-the-scenes content.
  • Under Sony’s deal with Netflix, 28 Years Later is expected to hit the streaming service around mid-October ahead of the theatrical release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple on January 16, 2026.