History of 28 Years Later in Timeline

28 Years Later is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film, the third installment in the 28 Days Later series. Danny Boyle returns to direct and Alex Garland to write, reuniting them with cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, all of whom worked on the original film. Cillian Murphy, star of the first film, is an executive producer. The movie stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.

2002: 28 Days Later Release

In 2002, the first film of the series, 28 Days Later, was released.

June 2007: Development of Third Film Confirmed

In June 2007, Fox Atomic confirmed development on a third 28 Days Later film, dependent on the financial performance of 28 Weeks Later.

2007: 28 Weeks Later Release

In 2007, the second film of the series, 28 Weeks Later, was released.

October 2010: Project Delayed Due to Film Rights

In October 2010, Alex Garland stated that the project was delayed due to differences involving the film rights.

January 2011: Further Development Confirmed

In January 2011, Danny Boyle stated that he believed the project would be realized and confirmed further developments for the story.

April 2013: Uncertainty Expressed

In April 2013, Danny Boyle expressed uncertainty as to whether the movie would be made.

January 2015: Serious Discussions Underway

In January 2015, Alex Garland confirmed that serious discussions were ongoing behind the scenes to produce the project, tentatively titled 28 Months Later.

June 2019: Boyle and Garland Working on Third Installment

In June 2019, Danny Boyle confirmed that he and Alex Garland had been working on the third installment.

March 2020: Imogen Poots Expresses Interest

In March 2020, Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role from the second film.

May 2021: Cillian Murphy Expresses Interest

In May 2021, Cillian Murphy expressed interest in reprising his role.

November 2022: Interest in Sequel Indicated

In November 2022, Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and Cillian Murphy all indicated their interest in making a sequel to 28 Days Later.

June 2023: Intentions to Enter Production Expressed

In June 2023, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland expressed their intentions to "seriously" and "diligently" see the project enter production and announced that the script was now titled 28 Years Later.

January 2024: Third Film Officially in Development

In January 2024, it was announced that a third film titled 28 Years Later was officially in development, with plans for a new trilogy.

March 2024: Garland Confirmed Writing Trilogy

In March 2024, Alex Garland confirmed that he is writing a trilogy of sequel films.

April 2024: Nia DaCosta in Negotiations to Direct Sequel

In April 2024, Nia DaCosta was reportedly in negotiations to direct a sequel to the film.

May 2024: Principal Photography Began

On May 7, 2024, principal photography began in Northumberland, with Anthony Dod Mantle as the cinematographer.

June 2024: Sequel Title Revealed

In June 2024, the title of the sequel was seemingly revealed to be 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

August 2024: DaCosta Directing Sequel Confirmed

On August 18, 2024, it was confirmed that Nia DaCosta would be directing the sequel, with principal photography set to begin the following day.

December 2024: First Trailer Release

On December 10, 2024, the first trailer was released, featuring the 1903 poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling and quickly trending on YouTube.

January 2025: Cillian Murphy Not Reprising Role

In January 2025, it was confirmed that Cillian Murphy would not appear in the film, though he remains an executive producer.

June 2025: Scheduled Release of 28 Years Later

In June 2025, 28 Years Later is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom and the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing.

June 2025: 28 Years Later Release

In June 2025, 28 Years Later is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada by Sony Pictures Releasing.

2025: Most Exciting Film

Stuart Heritage said "As of now, though, it's just about the most exciting film of 2025. And this is entirely down to its trailer."

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