Overview

• The film opened in UK cinemas on June 20, marking Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s reunion on the post-apocalyptic saga.
• Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes lead a cast praised for balancing emotional depth with visceral horror.
• Critics have awarded the film a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, with particular praise for Ralph Fiennes’s scene-stealing performance.
• Handheld iPhones and lightweight cameras capture the action in a visceral, immersive style noted by reviewers.
• The release kicks off a new trilogy, with the sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' scheduled for January 2026.