Cillian Murphy will be back for '28 Days Later' sequel in 'a surprising way'
Danny Boyle will reportedly direct Cillian Murphy in next year's '28 Years Later.'
New Trailer: Zombie Sequel ’28 Years Later’ Lands at Sony w/ Ralph Fiennes UPDATE: TRIOLOGY COMING!?!?
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I'm all for this. Big fan of the first two.
In a surprising way?Cillian Murphy will be back for '28 Days Later' sequel in 'a surprising way'
Danny Boyle will reportedly direct Cillian Murphy in next year's '28 Years Later.'ew.com
"Yes, but in a surprising way and in a way that grows, let me put it that way," the executive said. - Tom Rothman (chairman of Sony Motion Pictures Group)
"This is Danny at his best, combined with a very commercial genre, like we had with Edgar Wright and Baby Driver. Sometimes when you put a real signature director into a commercial arena, it elevates it." - Tom Rothman
Danny Boyle back on his shit, cool...
But I don't trust Sony.
Sounds like they want to get another movie or two out of Danny after this.
Him being there lends more confidence to it but that statement just sounds like meddling lol
I think it's gonna be fine
Same.
28 Years Later
Debuts June 20, 2025
Gonna need to make a thread for this soon.
And I gotta go back and rewatch the first 2 before this new one comes out.
The 3rd film debuts in 2025
28 Years Later cast and crew film in Yorkshire
28 Years Later: Hollywood filming takes place in North Yorkshire - BBC News
Filming crews descended on Ripon and Fountains Abbey for Danny Boyle and Jodie Comer shoot.www.bbc.com
Young Royals star Edvin Ryding joins Jodie Comer in 28 Years Later cast
Young Royals star Edvin Ryding joins 28 Years Later cast
It seems that actor Edvin Ryding will be fighting for survival alongside Jodie Comer in new horror film 28 Years Later.www.thepinknews.com
28 Years Later Set Photos Reveal Jodie Comer on the Run
28 Years Later Set Photos Reveal Jodie Comer on the Run
Photos from the set of 28 Years Later, the sequel to the zombie classic 28 Days Later, show Jodie Comer on the run decades after the initial outbreak.www.cbr.com
Erin Kellyman Joins Sony’s ‘28 Years Later’
Erin Kellyman Joins Sony’s ‘28 Years Later’
Sony's '28 Years Later' has added Erin Kellyman to a cast featuring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell.deadline.com
28 Years Later Set Photos Reveal How Much The World Has Changed Since Original Virus Outbreak
28 Years Later Set Photos Reveal How Much The World Has Changed Since Original Virus Outbreak
Jodie Comer has been spotted.screenrant.com
I only liked the one with Idris Elba, hopefully this is good.
One of the few movies where the sequel was better than the original… never could really get into the first one but that second one started off with a bang and instantly was hooked
28 Years Later's Infected Will Be Very Different Thanks To 1 Subtle Sequel Change
The infamous Infected of 28 Years Later will be different from the versions seen in the previous films thanks to a change teased in 28 Weeks Later. The Infected in the previous films have shown signs of increased intelligence, hinting at major changes in the upcoming trilogy.
BY BILL DUBIEL
March 9, 2024
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The infamous Infected of 28 Years Later will be different from the versions seen in the previous films thanks to a change teased in 28 Weeks Later. The Infected in the previous films have shown signs of increased intelligence, hinting at major changes in the upcoming trilogy.
BY BILL DUBIEL
March 9, 2024
28 Years Later's Infected Will Be Very Different Thanks To 1 Subtle Sequel Change
The Infected will be far different in the sequel.
screenrant.com
Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Just Got a Thrilling Update
Director Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later wraps production with a star-studded cast and a $60 million budget. The film is the third installment in the cult-favorite trilogy, with original star Cillian Murphy returning. Set for a June 20, 2025 release, little is known about the plot, but Jodie Comer may adopt a Geordie accent.
By Jess Parker
July 29, 2024
collider.com
Director Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later wraps production with a star-studded cast and a $60 million budget. The film is the third installment in the cult-favorite trilogy, with original star Cillian Murphy returning. Set for a June 20, 2025 release, little is known about the plot, but Jodie Comer may adopt a Geordie accent.
By Jess Parker
July 29, 2024
Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Just Got a Thrilling Update
Production has wrapped on Danny Boyle's highly anticipated franchise follow-up 28 Years Later, starring Cillian Murphy.
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I'm ready.
Ralph Fiennes Reveals ’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Plot Details: “Two Have Been Shot”
With a new trilogy in production, Ralph Fiennes gave a major update on '28 Years Later', a followup to Danny Boyle's '28 Days Later' (2002).
deadline.com
nah they would be late 40s early 50s older actors mybe late 50s early 60s
‘28 Years Later’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes Fight Zombies in Danny Boyle’s Apocalyptic Threequel — but Is Cillian Murphy One of Them?
Sony has released the first trailer for '28 Years Later,' the sequel to '28 Days Later.'
variety.com
Interesting trailer and well done without giving away anything.
Hopefully they give a explanation on how the infected lasted this long without decomposing.
Hopefully they give a explanation on how the infected lasted this long without decomposing.
Very well done.
’28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever; Sony Releasing ’28 Days Later’ On Digital Due To Fan Response
Not only was the 28 Years Later trailer the most watched horror trailer in 2024 at 60.2M global views, but it’s also the second biggest trailer of all-time behind It Chapter Two (96M views, $91M opening). Currently, the 28 Years Later trailer has racked up 146.1M global views.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
December 16, 2024
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Not only was the 28 Years Later trailer the most watched horror trailer in 2024 at 60.2M global views, but it’s also the second biggest trailer of all-time behind It Chapter Two (96M views, $91M opening). Currently, the 28 Years Later trailer has racked up 146.1M global views.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
December 16, 2024
‘28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever; Sony Releasing ‘28 Days Later’ On Digital Due To Fan Response
EXCLUSIVE: The 24-hour traffic for the 28 Years Later trailer was so massive, that in response, Sony is releasing the original 2002 Danny Boyle directed zombie movie, 28 Days Later on digital Dec. 18 for purchase and rental. This is all because of the rabid fan response. 28 Years Later is a...
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Just seen the trailer and had to come see where the discussion was at. Now Im hype shits really coming.
A lot of religious imagery in this one looks like the zombie/infected have possibly evolved. Characters may be dealing with cults and factions like The Walking Dead series.
June 20th is too far, cant wait to see this.
’28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever; Sony Releasing ’28 Days Later’ On Digital Due To Fan Response
Not only was the 28 Years Later trailer the most watched horror trailer in 2024 at 60.2M global views, but it’s also the second biggest trailer of all-time behind It Chapter Two (96M views, $91M opening). Currently, the 28 Years Later trailer has racked up 146.1M global views.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
December 16, 2024
‘28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever; Sony Releasing ‘28 Days Later’ On Digital Due To Fan Response
EXCLUSIVE: The 24-hour traffic for the 28 Years Later trailer was so massive, that in response, Sony is releasing the original 2002 Danny Boyle directed zombie movie, 28 Days Later on digital Dec. 18 for purchase and rental. This is all because of the rabid fan response. 28 Years Later is a...
This gonna be big
How i missed this tag me oldie
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I never understand a word you type half the time.
Thats the point ur nephew keep u fresh
Oldie lol.
Danny Boyle Debuts ’28 Years Later’ Trailer as He Reveals Financing Still Needed to Complete Trilogy
The filmmaker was joined by 'Bone Temple' director Nia DaCosta onstage at CinemaCon.
BY RYAN GAJEWSKI
MARCH 31, 2025
www.hollywoodreporter.com
The filmmaker was joined by 'Bone Temple' director Nia DaCosta onstage at CinemaCon.
BY RYAN GAJEWSKI
MARCH 31, 2025
Danny Boyle Debuts ’28 Years Later’ Trailer as He Reveals Financing Still Needed to Complete Trilogy
The filmmaker was joined by 'Bone Temple' director Nia DaCosta onstage at CinemaCon.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
28 Years Later
Official Trailer
Debuts June 20, 2025
It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected.
One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission 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.
Official Trailer
Debuts June 20, 2025
It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected.
One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission 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.
28 Days Later
2002
6.5/10
I watched this flick last night on the road on PlutoTV. The last time I recall watching it was when it debuted on HBO back in 2002 back when HBO had exclusive rights to broadcast recently released theatrical films.
Not much to say on it. It starts out giving the origin of the Rage Virus. It then jumps “28 Days Later” introducing the main character of the film. It’s interesting that the main character is introduced under the same scenario as Rick from “The Walking Dead” when he woke up in the hospital.
The first hour has the main character’s interacting with the infected. After the first hour the film changes course and gives a perspective of how people will quickly go into the “Human Animal” phase when society collapses.
The ending leaves off with a somewhat happy ending.
The look of the film is grainy which helps with the tone of the film and works perfectly.
Going to watch the sequel at some point before the new film releases.
Synopsis
A group of misguided animal rights activists free a caged chimp infected with the "Rage" virus from a medical research lab. When London bike courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up from a coma a month after, he finds his city all but deserted. On the run from the zombie-like victims of the Rage, Jim stumbles upon a group of survivors, including Selena (Naomie Harris) and cab driver Frank (Brendan Gleeson), and joins them on a perilous journey to what he hopes will be safety.
2002
6.5/10
I watched this flick last night on the road on PlutoTV. The last time I recall watching it was when it debuted on HBO back in 2002 back when HBO had exclusive rights to broadcast recently released theatrical films.
Not much to say on it. It starts out giving the origin of the Rage Virus. It then jumps “28 Days Later” introducing the main character of the film. It’s interesting that the main character is introduced under the same scenario as Rick from “The Walking Dead” when he woke up in the hospital.
The first hour has the main character’s interacting with the infected. After the first hour the film changes course and gives a perspective of how people will quickly go into the “Human Animal” phase when society collapses.
The ending leaves off with a somewhat happy ending.
The look of the film is grainy which helps with the tone of the film and works perfectly.
Going to watch the sequel at some point before the new film releases.
Synopsis
A group of misguided animal rights activists free a caged chimp infected with the "Rage" virus from a medical research lab. When London bike courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up from a coma a month after, he finds his city all but deserted. On the run from the zombie-like victims of the Rage, Jim stumbles upon a group of survivors, including Selena (Naomie Harris) and cab driver Frank (Brendan Gleeson), and joins them on a perilous journey to what he hopes will be safety.
28 Days Later & 28 Weeks Later Are Streaming At Last: Where To Watch Them Before 28 Years Later
28 Days Later has been notoriously difficult to watch, as it only became available to buy or rent on digital platforms in December 2024, while physical copies are also hard to find. However, both 28 Days Later and its sequel are finally streaming.
By Adam Bentz
June 9, 2025
28 Days Later has been notoriously difficult to watch, as it only became available to buy or rent on digital platforms in December 2024, while physical copies are also hard to find. However, both 28 Days Later and its sequel are finally streaming.
By Adam Bentz
June 9, 2025
Cant wait
‘28 Years Later’ Review: Danny Boyle Revives — and Radically Evolves — His Hit Horror Saga in Time to Confront the Next Apocalypse
In '28 Years Later' — a thrilling new entry in the hit horror franchise — a 12-year-old boy questions the inherited assumptions about the infected.
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‘28 Years Later’ Review: Danny Boyle Revives — and Radically Evolves — His Hit Horror Saga in Time to Confront the Next Apocalypse
A 12-year-old boy questions the inherited assumptions his secluded community holds about the infected in a thrilling new entry in the 23-year-old horror franchise.By Peter Debruge
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In “28 Days Later,” it took less than four weeks to transform London, one of the world’s busiest and most advanced cities, into an inhospitable ghost town after an outbreak of the ultra-contagious Rage virus struck the human population. Just imagine what another 10,000 or so days might do.
That’s where boundary-pushing director Danny Boyle and speculative fiction superbrain Alex Garland pick up their 2002 dystopian horror saga with “28 Years Later,” swinging to the opposite end of the U.K. to follow an entirely new set of characters. You don’t have to be a math whiz to spot that the creative duo are five years ahead of schedule. But when Boyle and Garland landed on a compelling enough reason to check back on the now-quarantined country, it hardly seems reasonable to wait. And what better catalyst could there be than the real-world disruptions caused by self-imposed isolation (Brexit) and a once-in-a-century global pandemic (COVID-19)?
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Where the original film tapped into society’s collective fear of infection, its decades-later follow-up (which undoes any developments implied by “28 Weeks Later” with an opening chyron that explains the Rage virus “was driven back from continental Europe”) zeroes in on two even most primal anxieties: fear of death and fear of the other. To which you might well ask, aren’t all horror movies about surviving an unknown threat of some kind? Yes, but few have assumed the psychic toll taken by such violence — or stared death directly in the bloodshot eyes — quite so effectively. Though conceived as the start of a new trilogy, “28 Years Later” towers on its own merits (part two, subtitled “The Bone Temple,” is already in the can and expected next January).
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Apart from its first and last scenes, which introduce a charismatic lad named Jimmy (played by “Sinners” villain Jack O’Connell) who learns to defend himself after seeing his local priest and parents killed, the film focuses on a small collective that has taken refuge on Holy Island, just off the coast of Northern England. The nearby Scottish mainland is literally crawling with the infected, a new strain of which are blubbery, slow-moving scavengers who eat earthworms off the forest floor. They’re disgusting, but little danger to Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) or his 12-year-old son Spike (Alfie Williams), whom he’s taken ashore for a father-son foraging mission — the boy’s maiden trek beyond the walls.
Spike is cocky at first, but freezes up when it comes time to shoot. He’s been training with the bow and arrow, but shakes uncontrollably at the prospect of killing an onrushing attacker. Perhaps he wasn’t expecting them to look so much like the good people back home (minus the clothes and attention to hygiene). In the most spectacular leg of the pair’s surreal excursion, Jamie drags his son across a half-submerged causeway while a cheetah-quick, silverback-strong berserker sprints after them.
The sequence looks positively hallucinatory, illuminated by night stars and aurora borealis streaks in the sky above. Nothing about the film’s look — from unnerving, avant-garde inserts of medieval soldiers to infrared flashes of the oft-misunderstood infected — could be described as conventional. That’s a logical next step from “28 Days Later,” which Boyle shot using low-grade digital cameras. It hurts the eyes to revisit that footage on today’s hi-def formats, revolutionary as the film was for its time.
Here, the radical stylist (responsible for “Trainspotting” and “Trance”) updates his technology to cutting-edge iPhones, which maintain a similarly unsettling home-video edge without compromising the clarity or the aspect ratio — a dramatic, ultra-panoramic frame that’s nearly three times as wide as it is tall. Such lightweight equipment gives DP Anthony Dod Mantle enormous flexibility, whether tracking action by hand or squeezing into tight spaces.
Editor Jon Harris adds another edge, unpredictably jumping axis and splicing in non-diegetic elements in strategic defiance of traditional visual logic. Things settle down somewhat after Spike returns home to process what he’s just witnessed. In the wild, he spotted a far-off bonfire, where a rogue doctor, Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes), is said to be burning corpses by the hundreds — someone it’s hard not to imagine as the iodine-smeared Col. Kurtz in this heart of darkness, until such time as his own secrets come to light.
Something’s wrong with Spike’s mother (Jodie Comer), who seems disoriented and combative at times. Centuries earlier, she might have been labeled a witch. Now, there’s a good chance she could be infected with something (a new strain of Rage, perhaps?). Finding his courage, Spike convinces his mom to follow him back out into the world, hoping to find a cure, or simply some kind of explanation. Doing so means risking death — or worse, exposing either of them to the mutating virus, which has produced intimidating new “alphas,” who swell up and stand tall, striking fresh fear in the audience.
Transmitted by blood, Rage doesn’t kill people outright, but functions like a fast-acting form of rabies, sending the infected into an instantaneous, hyper-aggressive frenzy. Fans of “28 Days Later” credit Boyle with accelerating the lumbering zombie-movie trope: Instead of getting bitten and waiting hours or days to become braindead flesh-eaters (always the most tedious part of Romero-era zombie classics), Boyle’s infected switched over within seconds.
Technically speaking, these frightening creatures aren’t zombies, and though our heroes (Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris, both MIA in this movie) didn’t hesitate to kill the so-called “infected” in the original, this sequel restores their humanity. There’s still no antidote, mind you, but that doesn’t mean these poor Rage-compromised souls don’t merit a bit of respect — which Garland generously bestows in the film’s contemplative bone temple scene. One doesn’t expect a high-tension genre movie to suddenly turn eschatological in the home stretch, but that pivot mirrors the original, which spent its final third at a mansion in Manchester, where soldiers proved a greater threat than the infected.
Where the Manchester scene showed how quickly moral collapse followed such a pandemic, demonstrating that human nature didn’t need Rage to unleash its preexisting aggressive tendencies, Fiennes’ scenes provide a more optimistic outlook. As Kelson puts it, the infected and uninfected are more alike than we care to admit. Surviving COVID taught us that, whereas the AIDS crisis was more complicated, since many cast judgment on how the virus was passed. The movie invites such thoughts, along with inward reflection on our own mortality. Typically, we look to adrenaline-fueled entertainment for catharsis. Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.
’28 Years Later’ Review: Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Danny Boyle’s White-Knuckle Sequel to His Apocalyptic Game-Changer
Newcomer Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes also star in this reinvigoration of the undead franchise, which reunites the director with screenwriter Alex Garland.
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