Overview

• The 2025 film and the 2002 original arrived on Netflix in the U.S. on September 20, quickly drawing a new wave of viewers.
• Early Top 10 placements differ by outlet, with ComicBook.com reporting a No. 1 spot and Tom’s Guide listing it at No. 2.
• Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunited for the revival, focusing on a new generation navigating a quarantined Britain.
• Reception remains positive, including an 89% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and about $150–151 million at the worldwide box office.
• The follow-up, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is scheduled for theaters on January 16, 2026, with Nia DaCosta directing and reporting pointing to expanded worldbuilding and characters.