Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are back, reigniting the zombie horror genre with 28 Years Later, set to hit theaters on June 20, 2025. The highly anticipated sequel picks up nearly three decades after 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, diving deeper into a post-apocalyptic world scarred by the rage virus.
This new chapter in the 28 saga promises not only to terrify audiences but to also launch a brand-new trilogy. Sony unveiled the first trailer early Tuesday, teasing an intense blend of dread and humanity.
A New Vision of Horror
28 Years Later boasts an all-star cast, including Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Ralph Fiennes. The story follows a young boy navigating the ravaged English countryside with his mother, desperate to find a doctor capable of saving her life. As they venture through infected zones, they encounter both mutated horrors and a mysterious doctor whose intentions may surprise them.
Ralph Fiennes revealed to IndieWire that two films in this new trilogy have already been shot, with the second helmed by Candyman director Nia DaCosta.
Official Synopsis
The film’s synopsis hints at the chilling scope of the narrative:
“It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons lab. Amidst ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some survivors have found ways to exist alongside the infected. One group resides on a small, heavily-defended island. When a mission takes them to the mainland, they uncover terrifying secrets about the virus and the mutated world it has created.”
A Promising Start to a New Trilogy
Boyle, who directed the original 28 Days Later, is at the helm for this first installment, with future entries aiming to expand the universe. The trailer suggests a return to the franchise’s gritty roots, blending survival drama with visceral horror.
Mark your calendars—28 Years Later promises to be one of 2025’s standout horror releases. Prepare for the apocalypse to begin again.
