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28 Years Later Revives Franchise and Prepares Sequel

Reuniting director Danny Boyle with writer Alex Garland, the film lays groundwork for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, scheduled for January 2026.

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Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Spike (Alfie Williams) in 28 Years Later
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Overview

  • Debuting on June 20, 2025, the film marks the first entry in a planned trilogy and brings Boyle and Garland back to the Rage Virus saga almost 30 years on screen.
  • The movie grossed $60 million worldwide in its opening weekend, outperforming the launch of Boyle’s Trainspotting sequel and signaling strong commercial momentum.
  • Critics have praised the blend of visceral horror and emotional depth, highlighting standout performances from Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes.
  • The sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, has completed filming back to back with the current installment, is now in post-production under Nia DaCosta’s direction, and will feature Cillian Murphy when it releases January 16, 2026.
  • This new chapter expands the series’ focus to explore survivalist communities and the enduring human capacity for compassion in a post-apocalyptic Britain.