Overview

• The third installment directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland debuted in theaters on June 20, 2025, marking a return to the Rage Virus universe 28 years after the original
• The global opening weekend generated an estimated $60 million, surpassing the lifetime debut of Boyle’s previous legacy sequel
• Critics lauded the film’s willingness to balance horror thrills with deeper themes of family, survival and humanity
• Sony’s marketing emphasized visceral horror sequences while largely downplaying the tearjerker mother-son storyline, leading to polarized audience reactions
• Filmed back-to-back with its sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple directed by Nia DaCosta is now in post-production for a January 16, 2026 release