Zombie fans, the wait is over! The first trailer for Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated 28 Years Later is here, offering a haunting glimpse into the third installment of the iconic franchise. Returning to helm the film alongside writer Alex Garland, Boyle delivers an apocalyptic thriller that promises intense action, gripping drama, and, of course, terrifying zombies.
New Cast Takes the Lead
28 Years Later introduces a fresh ensemble, led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, who are shown battling the infected in chilling scenarios. However, the big question on fans’ minds is the absence of original star Cillian Murphy, who played Jim in 28 Days Later. Although he had been rumored to reprise his role, Murphy is not listed among the cast in promotional materials. A particularly striking shot of a zombie in the trailer has sparked speculation that Murphy’s character might return—but in a terrifying new form.
Official Synopsis
The official synopsis hints at a deeply evolved world:
“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.”
With a gripping setup like this, 28 Years Later promises a nail-biting exploration of survival, humanity, and the horrors of mutation.
Expanding the Franchise
This film marks the beginning of a new trilogy, with the second installment, 28 Years Later II: The Bone Temple, already shot under the direction of Nia DaCosta (The Marvels). Boyle and Garland are deeply involved in the trilogy as producers alongside Andrew MacDonald and Peter Rice.
Cinematic Innovation
Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle brings his signature visual style to 28 Years Later by shooting the film on an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a bold and innovative move in modern filmmaking.
Release Date
28 Years Later is set to hit theaters on June 20, 2025, with Columbia Pictures, BFI, DNA Films, and Decibel Films producing.
The combination of a visionary team, a powerful cast, and a chilling storyline ensures that 28 Years Later will breathe new life into the franchise, leaving fans eagerly counting down the days until its release.
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