28 Years Later (2025)

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to create the third instalment in the classic horror franchise

28 Years Later is the upcoming third instalment in the hit post-apocalyptic horror franchise. The first film, 28 Days Later, was released in 2002 to both critical and audience acclaim, followed by 2007’s 28 Weeks Later. The first instalment was directed by beloved British director Danny Boyle, and written by Alex Garland. Boyle, who is known for his other films such as Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, and 127 Hours, returns to direct 28 Years Later. Garland, who went on to become an acclaimed director in his own right with films such as Ex Machina and Annihilation, returns to produce 28 Years Later alongside Boyle. 28 Years Later will be the first film in what is planned to be a trilogy continuing the franchise.

28 Years Later stars Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Emily Kellyman. Oscar-winning Irish actor Cillian Murphy starred in the first film, 28 Days Later, as Jim, a bike courier who awakens from a coma in the midst of an outbreak of a deadly virus. Although Murphy did not return for 20 Weeks Later or 28 Months Later, he reprises his role for Boyle and Garland's return to the franchise. Comer is known for her roles in Killing Eve, The Bikeriders, Thirteen. Taylor-Johnson  is known for his starring role in Kick-Ass, Kraven the Hunter, and Nocturnal Animals. Meanwhile, acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes has had a career of multifaceted roles, and is known for Schindler's List, The English Patient, the Harry Potter films, and Sunshine, amongst many others. Actress Emily Kellyman is known for her roles in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, 2022's Willow series, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and The Green Knight.