Infected people running through London’s deserted streets in raw images: 28 Days Later is probably the most defining zombie film of the 21st century and a milestone Hollywood’s digital revolution. It was shot in 2002 by director Danny Boyle. Five years later, the sequel, 28 Weeks Later, was released in cinemas.
Although the films were successful and quickly found a large fan base, it took 17 years until the next part of the zombie saga was officially announced. Since the beginning of the year we have been certain: 28 Years Later is definitely coming. The horror thriller has now been released in cinemas.
Horror return to the cinema: The zombie sequel 28 Years Later will be one of the big summer blockbusters of 2025
As the Hollywood Reporter reports, 28 Years Later opens on June 20, 2025 in the USA in cinemas. Sony Pictures is positioning the film as a big summer blockbuster. It is not yet clear when the film will come to Germany. It can be assumed that the local cinema release will take place close to the US release.
Like 28 Weeks Later, the third part introduces us to a new cast. Based on information from Variety, Jodie Comer (The Last Duel), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (The Fall Guy) and Ralph Fiennes (The Menu) are set for 28 Years Later. The plan is for the film to be a… new trilogy from the zombie universe.
Behind the scenes we can talk about the return of three talents of the original be happy. Boyle is back as director. Alex Garland (Civil War) is writing the script. Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer), the main actor in the first part, is involved as a producer. It is unclear whether he will also appear in front of the camera.
Sony has a lot of trust in the brand and has Working on the second part the new 28 trilogy is also underway. Nia DaCosta was most recently attached to the project as a director. In addition to the strong Candyman update from 2021, she brought, among other things, the superhero blockbuster The Marvels to the cinema.