Overview

• Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and newcomer Alfie Williams.
• Set 28 years after the original outbreak, the story follows 12-year-old Spike and his father as they leave a barricaded island to navigate a post-apocalyptic mainland.
• Reviewers have praised its blend of visceral action sequences and emotional depth, highlighting the film’s soulful storytelling and standout performances.
• The production uses innovative camera rigs—featuring iPhones, GoPros and drones—to capture unsettling, up-close horror moments.
• The movie launches a new trilogy by laying groundwork for its next installment, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, due January 2026.