28 Years Later
28 Years Later is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Serving as the third installment in the 28 Days Later series, it follows 2002's 28 Days Later and 2007's 28 Weeks Later. The film is scheduled for release on June 20, 2025, in the United Kingdom and the United States
π¬ Plot Overview
Set nearly three decades after the Rage virus devastated the UK, 28 Years Later introduces a group of survivors residing on a fortified island in Northumberland. When a father and son venture into the mainland, they uncover horrifying mutations among the infected and remnants of human
π₯ Cast
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Jodie Comer as Isla – a woman with memory loss, living with her family on Lindisfarne Island.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie – Isla's husband and a scavenger.
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Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson – a survivor aiding the family.
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Alfie Williams as Spike – Jamie and Isla's 12-year-old son.
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Jack O'Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal – a cult leader with a dark past.
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Edvin Ryding as Erik Sundqvist – a Swedish NATO soldier.
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Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink – a character in the survivor group.
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Chi Lewis-Parry as "The Alpha" – leader of the infected.
Cillian Murphy, who starred in the original film, serves as an executive producer but does not appear in this installment
π₯ Production Details
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Director: Danny Boyle
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Writer: Alex Garland
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Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle
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Editing: Jon Harris
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Music: Young Fathers
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Studios: Columbia Pictures, DNA Films, British Film Institute, Decibel Films
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Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing
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Runtime: 126 minutes
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Budget: $75 million
Principal photography began on May 7, 2024, in Northumberland and wrapped on July 29, 2024. The film was shot using an iPhone 15 Pro Max, along with drones and other cameras, to achieve a unique visual style
π Release and Sequel Plans
28 Years Later is set to premiere in theaters on June 20, 2025. A sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta nd written by Garland, is scheduled for release on January 16, 2026
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