Overview

• The third installment launches a new trilogy under Danny Boyle’s direction with Alex Garland returning to script nearly 28 years after the original’s release.
• Set in a quarantined Britain, the story follows young Spike and his family as they confront evolved infected species known as “Slow-Lows” and “Alphas.”
• Critics have lauded its fusion of intimate family drama and post-apocalyptic tension alongside inventive cinematography techniques.
• Audience feedback is split over the film’s cliffhanger ending, with praise for its emotional depth countered by questions about its narrative direction.
• The sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, completed filming concurrently and is scheduled for release in January 2026.