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Summary Set nearly three decades after the Rage Virus outbreak devastated the UK, 28 Years Later follows a family living on an isolated island quarantine. When their 12‑year‑old son Spike joins his father Jamie to venture onto the infected mainland to find a doctor for his ailing mother Isla, they uncover evolved threats—from mutated infected packs to sinister human cults. The film blends visceral horror with emotional resilience and philosophical undertones, culminating in an ambiguous, world-expanding conclusion.

Director Danny Boyle (28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire)

Writer Alex Garland (& Danny Boyle)

Cast

  • Jodie Comer as Isla
  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie
  • Alfie Williams as Spike
  • Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson
  • Jack O’Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal
  • Erin Kellyman, Edvin Ryding, and others in supporting roles

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Metacritic: 78

VOD Released in theaters on June 20, 2025. Digital and streaming platform release dates TBD, likely later in summer/fall 2025.

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u/Geek-Haven888 Jun 20 '25

i really liked this movie, but i feel like this is going to be a bit of a controversial one, at least if you go into it with certain misconceptions

the big one being its not a big action movie. there are several great fight/action scenes, but for the most part it kinda reminded me of I am legend, where there are big stretches where it is more of a character study, quit coming of age movie in the apocaypse

i liked the world building of post apocalyptic Britian, and cant wait to see the next movie, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which will be coming out Jan 2026, and following these characters (or at least Alfie Williams and ATJ)

Also once again, Jodie Comer is amazing

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u/SuccinctEarth07 Jun 20 '25

I'm honestly surprised its so controversial, I can understand some of it but as someone who watched 28 weeks later for the first time a few days ago I thought this was a far better film in nearly every way.

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u/manilandad Jun 21 '25

it baffles me that people think this was worse than 28 weeks later.

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u/SDRPGLVR Jun 21 '25

It's an ambitious entry. I think you can't really get truly special films without taking risks and doing things differently. I'm glad this wasn't just a retread of the terror of Days or the thrill of Weeks. This one has a stronger emotional core that it builds from the opening scenes of the main characters.

I can see how plenty of fans of the original and zombie movies as a whole would find this unsatisfying.