28 Years Later
28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle, continuing the story begun in 28 Days Later over two decades earlier.
Returning to a franchise dormant for nearly two decades, this sequel had to reintroduce its infected-ravaged world to audiences while justifying why the story was worth revisiting so long after the original.
Reviving a Dormant Franchise
Directed by Danny Boyle, who helmed the original 2002 film 28 Days Later, this sequel returned to the franchise's post-apocalyptic setting after more than two decades.
A New Chapter
The film continues the story of a Britain devastated by a rage-inducing virus, following a new generation of survivors navigating the long-term aftermath of the original outbreak.
Strong Genre Performance
The film performed well both critically and commercially, contributing to horror's particularly strong showing among 2025's most searched and discussed movie releases.
