Experience the chilling return of Danny Boyle’s iconic zombie series with the release of the first trailer for 28 Years Later.
- Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are back at the helm for this eagerly awaited sequel.
- Despite expectations, original star Cillian Murphy is notably absent from the trailer and cast list.
- The narrative explores a survivor’s perilous journey from a quarantined island to a mainland rife with danger.
- The film, shot using cutting-edge technology, is slated for release in June 2025.
Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite to direct the much-anticipated sequel to their zombie franchise with the release of the first 28 Years Later trailer. The pair previously served as executive producers on the 2007 sequel, 28 Weeks Later. The trailer offers a glimpse into the terrifying world awaiting audiences, featuring franchise newcomers Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes who battle the undead.
The absence of Cillian Murphy, who played a significant role in the original film and was expected to return as Jim, has surprised fans. Despite his reported involvement as an executive producer, Murphy is not featured in the trailer or the official cast listings. Speculation arises as a zombie in the trailer sparks online theories, with some suggesting it resembles Murphy’s character, although this remains unconfirmed.
The film’s official synopsis reveals that it has been nearly thirty years since the rage virus emerged from a biological weapons lab. Amidst strict quarantine measures, survivors carve out an existence on a small island linked to the mainland via a secure causeway. The story follows a survivor’s courageous expedition into the mainland’s core, where he unearths mutated threats and astonishing secrets among the infected and remaining humans.
This film marks the beginning of a planned trilogy, with 28 Years Later II: The Bone Temple already filmed under the direction of Nia DaCosta. The project boasts cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle, utilising the advanced capabilities of an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Produced by Columbia Pictures in collaboration with BFI, DNA Films, and Decibel Films, the film is set for a 20 June 2025 release. With Andrew MacDonald and Peter Rice on board as producers, alongside Garland and Boyle, the film promises to deliver a gripping experience.
The forthcoming release of 28 Years Later is poised to captivate audiences with its thrilling continuation of the zombie saga.
