28 Years Later

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28 Years Later
Directed by Danny Boyle
Screenplay by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Anthony Dod Mantle
Production
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Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • June 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

28 Years Later is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alex Garland. Produced by Sony's Columbia Pictures in association with DNA Films and Decibel Films, it serves as a sequel to 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), and stars Cillian Murphy, reprising his role from 28 Days Later. Other cast members include Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell.

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28 Years Later is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 20, 2025, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Cast

Production

Development

In June 2007, Fox Atomic studio confirmed potential for a third film, dependent upon the financial performance of the film following its home video release. [2] In July of the same year, Danny Boyle said that the story for a third installment had been mapped out. [3] By October 2010, Alex Garland stated that due to differences involving the film rights, the project had been delayed. [4] In January 2011, Boyle stated that he believed the project would be realized, stating confirming further developments for the story. [5] By April 2013, however, the filmmaker expressed uncertainty as to whether the movie would be made. [6] In January 2015, Garland addressed the project's status, confirming that while it had fallen into development hell there were serious discussions going on behind the scenes to produce the project. Reiterating that development was progressing, stating that the script he was working on would tentatively be titled 28 Months Later. [7] In June 2019, Boyle confirmed that he and Garland had been working on the third installment. [8] In March 2020, Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role from the second film, [9] followed by Cillian Murphy in May 2021. [10]

In November 2022, Boyle, Garland and actor Murphy all indicated their interest in making a sequel to 28 Days Later. [11] In June 2023, Boyle and Garland expressed in collaboration their intentions to "seriously" and "diligently" see the project enter production; while announcing that the script was now titled 28 Years Later, acknowledging the years it had taken to be developed. Boyle stated that he would like to serve as director, unless Garland chooses to. [12] By July of the same year, Murphy stated that he had recently discussed the possibility of a third film with Boyle; once again expressing interest in reprising his role if Boyle and Garland return to the franchise in their creative roles. [13]

In January 2024, it was announced that a third film titled 28 Years Later was officially in development; with plans for the project to be the first of a new trilogy of sequels. Danny Boyle will direct the first installment, with a script written by Alex Garland; while the latter will also write the scripts for each of planned sequels. Boyle, Garland, Andrew Macdonald, and Peter Rice will serve as producers. [14] [15] In February of the same year, Murphy discussed his potential involvement with the project. [16] In March 2024, Garland confirmed that he is writing a trilogy of sequel films. [17] The following month, the writer stated that the film Kes was a major influence on his work for 28 Years Later. [18] Murphy was revealed as an executive producer later that month. [19]

Casting

In April, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes were cast to star, [20] with Jack O'Connell joining the cast the following month. [21] In May, it was announced that Murphy would reprise his role as Jim. [22]

Filming

Principal photography began on May 7, 2024, in Northumberland, [23] [24] with Anthony Dod Mantle serving as the cinematographer. [25]

Release

28 Years Later is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on June 20, 2025. [26]

Future

In April 2024, Nia DaCosta entered early negotiations to direct the second film in the new trilogy of sequels; while Boyle, Garland, Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, and Bernie Bellew are attached as producers. [27] The following month, DaCosta was confirmed to have signed onto the project as director. The movie is set to film back-to-back with 28 Years Later. [27] While the film's title has not officially been announced, a United States Copyright Office document notes its title as 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple. [28]

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