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  • Terrifying First Trailer For 28 Years Later Is Here

    Terrifying First Trailer For 28 Years Later Is Here

    A bloodied Ralph Fiennes walking toward the camera in 28 Years Later.
    Sony Pictures Entertainment

    The Rage Virus has taken a frightening turn in the first teaser for 28 Years Later, the eagerly anticipated third installment of the zombie apocalypse series conceived by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.

    This chilling trailer is complemented by a haunting recitation of Rudyard Kipling’s poem, Boots. As it unfolds, we witness the outbreak of the zombie virus in the U.K., with the narrative jumping to a staggering 10,228 days later, where a small band of survivors is living in isolation on a heavily fortified island. One of these survivors, portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, ventures to the mainland armed with a bow and arrow.

    The footage also introduces Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes, the latter appearing blood-soaked as he approaches an imposing statue constructed from skulls. Other notable cast members include Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Edvin Ryding, and Erin Kellyman.

    28 YEARS LATER – Official Trailer (HD)

    Fans are buzzing with curiosity about Cillian Murphy’s absence. Murphy, who gained acclaim for his role as Jim in the original film 28 Days Later, was confirmed to return for 28 Years Later. Although he serves as an executive producer, his name does not appear on the new promotional materials. Nonetheless, some fans speculate that he may make a brief appearance as a zombie in the background.

    Boyle takes the director’s chair for 28 Years Later, working from a screenplay by Garland. The pair previously collaborated in the same roles for 28 Days Later, but opted to only serve as executive producers for the 2007 sequel, 28 Weeks Later.

    First potential look at Cillian Murphy in ‘28 YEARS LATER’

    In theaters on June 20, 2025. pic.twitter.com/WjkOgXnyjG

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    The upcoming 28 Years Later marks the first entry in a planned trilogy at Sony. The sequel, titled 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, is poised to follow, featuring direction from Nia DaCosta, known for The Marvels, and a screenplay co-written by Boyle and Garland. Filming for The Bone Temple was conducted alongside 28 Years Later.

    28 Years Later is set for theatrical release on June 20, 2025.

  • 28 Years Later Trilogy Plans Announced With Plot Details

    28 Years Later Trilogy Plans Announced With Plot Details

    Cillian Murphy in an abandoned London in 28 Days Later.
    Fox Searchlight Pictures

    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.”

    Cillian Murphy fleeing from a flaming zombie in 28 Days Later.
    Fox Searchlight Pictures

    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.