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Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Shot Entirely on iPhone 15

The $75 million sequel to '28 Days Later' marks the most expensive film ever shot on a smartphone.

  • '28 Years Later' continues the franchise's tradition of using innovative filming techniques, following the original's use of digital camcorders.
  • The film was shot using specially modified iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones, with additional equipment like lens attachment adapters.
  • The production team signed NDAs to keep the use of iPhones a secret until Wired's report revealed the details.
  • Cillian Murphy reprises his role from the original film, joined by new cast members Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.
  • The film is set to be released in theaters on June 20, 2025, and is the first of a planned trilogy.
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