The official trailer, unveiled by Searchlight Pictures, teases a chilling and emotionally charged return to Danny Boyle’s acclaimed zombie franchise, set against a haunting post-apocalyptic landscape.
Movie Summary
28 Years Later picks up nearly three decades after the initial Rage virus outbreak, plunging audiences back into a world still reeling from its catastrophic effects. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, this long-awaited sequel explores survival, humanity, and resilience in the face of unrelenting terror.
Set in a desolate northern England, the story follows a young boy navigating the ruins of civilization in a desperate search for help for his ailing mother. Ralph Fiennes stars as a compassionate doctor trying to rebuild hope amidst the chaos, while Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson take on pivotal roles in this harrowing tale of survival.
The infected are more dangerous than ever, lurking in the forests and hills, adding to the film’s tense and atmospheric tone. With speculation surrounding Cillian Murphy’s potential return as Jim, fans of the original 28 Days Later have even more to anticipate. Murphy, now an executive producer, has hinted at his interest in reprising the role if the story aligns.
As the first installment in a planned trilogy, 28 Years Later sets the stage for an ambitious expansion of the franchise, with the next film, 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, already in development.
