The chaotic world of 28 Days Later is back again after many years with 28 Years Later. What is the world like after nearly three decades of the Rage Virus? We will get the answer to this question as we follow Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s character Jamie from a secure island to the chaotic mainland. Here’s everything we know about 28 Years Later so far.
Title
The title of this film is indeed 28 Years Later because, well, it is 28 years after the Rage Virus first spread.
28 Years Later’s Plot
Here’s an official synopsis for 28 Years Later:
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.
Additionally, the absolutely fantastic trailer for 28 Years Later certainly sets the tone for this sequel:
It seems that Sony Pictures is very, very confident in this film’s success. There’s already a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, that is not only filmed but also has a January 2026 release date.
Behind the Scenes
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are the director and writer, respectively, for 28 Years Later. It marks their first return to the franchise since the original film’s release. 28 Days Later star Cillian Murphy, who was once rumored to be in the film but will not be, serves as its executive producer.
28 Years Later’s Cast
28 Years Later stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer as Jamie and Isla, a married couple living with their son Spike (Alfie Williams) on Lindisfarne island in Northumberland. Ralph Fiennes is Dr. Kelson, a survivor who is up to something strange, and Jack O’Connell plays Sir Jimmy Crystal, a cult leader with a dark past.
28 Years Later’s Release Date
28 Years Later will hit theaters on June 20.