28 Days Later director Danny Boyle and acclaimed screenwriter Alex Garland have joined forces once again to create a much-anticipated sequel to their iconic zombie film. This sequel, titled 28 Years Later, is being produced under the banner of Sony Pictures and aims to kickstart an entire trilogy of films following the original 28 Days Later. Fans can mark their calendars for the theatrical premiere on June 20th, 2025. In anticipation of this release, JoBlo’s Chris Bumbray, who rated the film 7/10, had the opportunity to interview cast members Jodie Comer from The Bikeriders, Aaron Taylor-Johnson from The Fall Guy, and Alfie Williams from His Dark Materials. Stay tuned for the full interview, but in the meantime, enjoy a clip embedded above where Comer and Williams discuss the lasting appeal of the zombie horror genre. Comer insightfully remarks, “I think there’s probably part of all of us that thinks this could happen, but we deny, we like to say, ‘No, this is just the movies, right? Right?’“

The talented actors mentioned previously are joined by a stellar cast that includes Ralph Fiennes from Conclave and Erin Kellyman from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. While plot details were initially kept secret, Fiennes revealed exciting insights during an interview with IndieWire about the film 28 Years Later: “Britain is now 28 years deep into a devastating plague that has turned ordinary people into violent, rabid beings. A few isolated communities of uninfected individuals still exist, and the story revolves around a young boy searching for a doctor to save his sick mother. Their journey takes them through the stunning landscapes of northern England, but lurking in the shadows are the infected. Fortunately, the boy encounters a doctor who, against all odds, proves to be a beacon of hope.“

Additionally, we now have an official synopsis that sets the stage for what promises to be a gripping tale: In the terrifying sequel, Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award-nominated writer Alex Garland return to the universe of 28 Days Later. Nearly three decades have passed since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons lab, and survivors continue to navigate a world under strict quarantine. Some have managed to survive on a remote island linked to the mainland by a heavily fortified causeway. When one survivor embarks on a perilous mission to the mainland, he uncovers shocking secrets, wonders, and horrors that have transformed not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Thanks to a lucrative deal with Sony, each installment in this new series is set to receive a theatrical release with substantial budgets, averaging around $60 million. Notably, 28 Years Later boasts a budget of $75 million. Boyle and Garland are collaborating with Bernie Bellew, the original producer Macdonald, and Peter Rice, who led Fox Searchlight Pictures during the original 28 Days Later production. Murphy is also on board as an executive producer.

Alex Garland is also writing the screenplays for the sequels that will follow 28 Years Later. Among the two 28 Years Later projects currently underway, Boyle directs the first film before passing the reins to Nia DaCosta, known for Candyman and The Marvels, for the sequel titled 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, which has already completed production. There’s potential for Boyle to return to the director’s chair for 28 Years Later Part III, though that project has not yet received a full green light.

Are you eagerly anticipating the release of 28 Years Later? Do you resonate with Jodie Comer‘s statement about the possibility of a zombie apocalypse? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below.