Overview

• Alex Garland, writer of '28 Days Later,' revealed that 'The Last of Us' significantly influenced the development of his upcoming film '28 Years Later.'
• Garland praised 'The Last of Us' as more sophisticated and emotionally impactful than his own work on '28 Days Later.'
• '28 Years Later,' set in a decayed, post-collapse United Kingdom, continues the 'Rage' virus storyline from its predecessors.
• Neil Druckmann, co-creator of 'The Last of Us,' acknowledged that his game was originally inspired by elements of '28 Days Later.'
• The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on June 20, 2025, nearly two decades after the release of '28 Weeks Later.'