28 Years Later Trilogy Plans Announced With Plot Details

Exciting new information regarding Sony Pictures’ 28 Years Later has emerged. The eagerly awaited sequel is scheduled to premiere in the summer of 2025, marking 22 years since the franchise’s original film, 28 Days Later, debuted, and 18 years since its follow-up, 28 Weeks Later, was released in 2007. This film reunites 28 Days Later‘s director, Danny Boyle, with screenwriter Alex Garland, and a follow-up titled 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple has also been confirmed.

Nia DaCosta, known for directing The Marvels, will take the helm for this sequel, which began production in August. Although the full cast for The Bone Temple has yet to be revealed, it will be based on a script co-penned by Garland and Boyle. Reports suggest The Bone Temple could be the second part of a trilogy, a notion that has been reinforced by one of the film’s stars, who offered insights into the film’s intriguing plot.

In a recent interview with IndieWire, actor Ralph Fiennes, featured in Conclave, shared thrilling updates about 28 Years Later, stating, “It’s three films, of which two have been shot.” He provided details on the sequel’s narrative: “Britain is 28 years into a devastating plague of infected individuals who are violent and rabid, with only a few safe communities remaining. The story revolves around a young boy seeking a doctor for his ailing mother, guiding her across the stunning northern English landscape, all while the infected lurk in the surrounding woods and hills.”

According to IndieWire, Fiennes plays the doctor that the young lead character is desperately trying to locate, hinting that “he’s a character who may initially seem strange but ultimately becomes a beacon of hope.” The cast of 28 Years Later also includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, Edvin Ryding, and Cillian Murphy. Aside from Fiennes’ revelations, not much else is known about the storyline and characters. However, Murphy is expected to reprise his role as Jim from 28 Days Later in both this sequel and The Bone Temple.

It remains unclear whether Murphy will return for the anticipated third installment. The specifics regarding its director, cast, and title are still under wraps. It’s possible that Sony may wait to gauge the performance of 28 Years Later before committing to a second sequel. Nevertheless, Fiennes’ remarks indicate that the overarching narrative is plotted for a trilogy featuring three films.

Fans can look forward to discovering the extent of Fiennes’ character’s involvement in the yet-to-be-finalized trilogy’s overarching story.

28 Years Later is poised to grace theaters on June 20, 2025.