28 Years Later is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle, from a screenplay co-written with Alex Garland. It is the sequel to 2002's 28 Days Later and 2007's 28 Weeks Later, and is the third installment overall in the 28 Days Later film franchise. Produced by Columbia Pictures, it marks the respective return of Boyle and Garland as director and writer, following the duo's marginalized roles as executive producers on 28 Weeks Later. Cillian Murphy reprises his role of Jim from 28 Days Later, with additional cast members including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Edvin Ryding.
The film began development in 2007, following the release of 28 Weeks Later, but progress stalled due to the filmmakers' commitments to other projects. In January 2015, following close to a decade's worth of development hell, writer Garland addressed the status of the project, confirming that while progress had stagnated, there were serious discussions going on behind the scenes to produce the film. He re-iterated that development was ongoing, stating that the script, tentatively titled 28 Months Later, was being rewritten. In June 2019, Boyle confirmed that he and Garland had been actively working on the third installment. Casting was confirmed in April 2024, along with Murphy's return as Jim. Filming began in May and wrapped in July.
28 Years Later is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 20, 2025, under distribution by Sony Pictures Releasing, as the first installment of a new trilogy. A sequel, 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, will be directed by Nia DaCosta and co-written by Boyle and Garland.
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To be announced.