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28 Years Later Hits Digital Platforms as Next Installment Readies for 2026 Release

The film’s debut on major U.S. streaming services ushers in a broader audience as production begins on the January 2026 follow-up helmed by Alex Garland.

Overview

  • The sequel has earned strong critical praise with an 89% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, though its audience rating rests at 63% alongside a 7/10 IMDb score.
  • 28 Years Later is now available for rent or purchase on Apple TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video and other leading U.S. digital platforms.
  • Director Danny Boyle reunites with screenwriter Alex Garland, the creative partnership that shaped the original 28 Days Later and this new chapter.
  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Jamie with Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes among the ensemble cast.
  • The next film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is slated to open on January 16, 2026, with Garland stepping into the director’s chair.