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Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Unveils Poster and 2025 Release Date

The third installment in the acclaimed zombie franchise reunites Boyle and Garland, with Cillian Murphy returning alongside new cast members.

  • The first teaser poster for '28 Years Later' features a biohazard symbol made of skulls and the tagline 'Time Didn't Heal Anything,' setting a grim tone for the sequel.
  • The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, is set to release in theaters on June 20, 2025, kicking off a new trilogy in the franchise.
  • Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Jim, while Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes lead the cast in new roles; Imogen Poots has expressed interest in returning as Tammy from '28 Weeks Later.'
  • The story is set 28 years into the Rage Virus outbreak, focusing on a young boy seeking help for his dying mother in a post-apocalyptic Britain filled with infected and uninfected survivors.
  • Alex Garland has drawn inspiration from the 1969 film 'Kes,' aiming for a more emotionally grounded exploration of the human condition within the zombie genre.
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