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Horror Thriller Science Fiction
Time didn't heal anything.

28 Years Later (2025)

Runtime 115 min
Release date 18/06/2025
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Columbia Pictures Columbia Pictures
DNA Films DNA Films
Decibel Films
TSG Entertainment TSG Entertainment
Overview
Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, a heavily-defended island survives connected to the mainland by a single causeway. When one of the group leaves the island into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.
Directors & Screenwriters
Danny Boyle profile photo
Danny Boyle
Director
Cast
Aaron Taylor-Johnson profile photo
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Jamie
Alfie Williams profile photo
Alfie Williams
as Spike
Ralph Fiennes profile photo
Ralph Fiennes
as Dr. Kelson
Jodie Comer profile photo
Jodie Comer
as Isla
Jack O'Connell profile photo
Jack O'Connell
as Sir Jimmy Crystal
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One film. 28 Years in the making.

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Don't miss the "cinematic event of the year" (George Simpson, Daily Express).

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VRB Review 20"

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The cast and filmmakers on 28 Years Later

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28 Years Later is finally here. See it only in cinemas NOW!

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One week until 28 Years Later, only in cinemas June 19.

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TV Spot “Alpha Blitz”

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TV Spot “Kill” (15s)

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He was 16 when the virus broke out. 10,228 days later, time has healed nothing.

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DS GET SEATS VERTICAL :15

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If your eyes drop, they will get atop of you.

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In Cinemas June 18

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In Cinemas June 18

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In Cinemas June 18

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ALPHA REVISED WIDE :30

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MANY REVISED WIDE 30

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MORI REVISED WIDE 30

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New Trailer Coming Soon

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What will humanity become?

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Official Trailer

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SOS

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Did You Know?
8 Months Later, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple's Box Office Tragedy Is Clearer Than Ever
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A zombie sequel that should've been a blockbuster ends up a box‑office tragedy.

Even as 2026 delivered juggernauts like Spider‑Man: Brand New Day ($2.4 billion) and The Odyssey ($1.6 billion), the horror‑thriller 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple stumbled, pulling in just $58 million worldwide and landing at 47th on the year’s box‑office list. That’s a stark drop from its predecessor’s $151 million haul, especially given the franchise’s built‑in fanbase. Critics, however, weren’t as forgiving. The film earned a 92% Tomatometer rating and an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Nia DaCosta’s direction and Ralph Fiennes’ turn as Dr. Kelson drawing particular praise. Yet a wave of confusion over the title—some viewers mistook it for a re‑release, an extended cut, or a standalone spin‑off—dented its reach, leaving many potential ticket‑buyers in the dark. Industry analysts say the next chapter must learn from this misstep. Clear, unmistakable branding and marketing that explicitly ties the sequel to the 2025 original could restore audience confidence. Teasers that spotlight the continuation of the Bone Temple storyline, while reminding fans of the franchise’s overarching arc, may help turn curiosity into ticket sales for the planned third film.
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Danny Boyle’s long‑awaited sequel proves the zombie genre still has bite

Danny Boyle is back in the rage‑virus universe with 28 Years Later, a sequel that picks up decades after the original outbreak. Lead actors Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor‑Johnson guide a rag‑tag group of survivors into a mainland that’s been reshaped by evolved infected and fresh moral dilemmas about isolation and family. Polygon praised the film’s gritty, heart‑breaking tone, noting it moves beyond the usual chase sequences to explore deeper emotional stakes. The movie leans heavily on practical effects and on‑location shooting, giving the infected a tangible, physical presence that many critics say digital shortcuts can’t match. Alex Garland’s screenplay expands the franchise’s mythology while preserving the core urgency that made the earlier films iconic, earning an 89 percent rating on aggregate trackers. Audiences who grew up with the first two installments responded to the generational themes, finding the new moral questions especially resonant. Marketing leaned into the series’ legacy while teasing fresh horrors, and the strategy paid off with strong mid‑year box‑office numbers. Year‑end lists have already placed 28 Years Later among the standout horror releases, proving that a dormant franchise can return with real bite when the creative team stays disciplined. The film also reignited the conversation about practical zombie effects in an era dominated by CGI, reminding fans that tactile terror still has a powerful place on the big screen.