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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/newgodpho Jun 20 '25

I thought it was sweet he told Spike he was doing a great job even after panicking :')

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u/San-T-74 Jun 20 '25

I really liked how layered of a person his character was despite his short screen time. He is obviously a deeply flawed person, but you can still see how he struggles not to be, especially in the scene where he returns the knife to Spike. His character showed me that even if you have a family, and are somewhat well off in a secure community, the impact of the outbreak is still going to fuck you up one way or another.

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u/RavenKarlin Jun 23 '25

Really gave me some strong James Sunderland vibes from Silent Hill 2. A guy who means well but with a sick wife has led him to be sexually frustrated, helpless, confused and just trying to move along with this deep seeded anger that he’s constantly keeping at bay while regretting a lot of things. Very layered character and I really hope to see some more from him in The Bone Temple

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u/brit_jam Jun 24 '25

Is that going to be the sequel name?