28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written with Alex Garland, is the third film in the 28 Days Later series, following the 2002 original and 2007's 28 Weeks Later. Cillian Murphy reprises his role from the first film, joined by a cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Edvin Ryding. The film continues the post-apocalyptic horror storyline of the previous installments, promising a new chapter in the rage virus saga.
2002: 28 Days Later Release
The first film in the series, "28 Days Later," was released in 2002.
June 2007: Third Film Development Confirmed
In June 2007, Fox Atomic confirmed the development of a third film in the 28 Days Later series.
2007: 28 Weeks Later Release
The second film in the series, "28 Weeks Later," was released in 2007.
October 2010: Project Delay
By October 2010, the project had been delayed due to film rights issues.
January 2011: Project Revival
In January 2011, Danny Boyle expressed optimism about the project's future.
April 2013: Project Uncertainty
In April 2013, Boyle expressed uncertainty about the film's production.
January 2015: Development Hell and Discussions
In January 2015, Alex Garland confirmed the project was in development hell but that serious discussions were taking place.
June 2019: Work on Third Installment
In June 2019, Boyle confirmed that he and Garland were working on the third film.
March 2020: Imogen Poots Interest
In March 2020, Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role.
May 2021: Cillian Murphy Interest
Cillian Murphy expressed interest in returning for the third film in May 2021.
November 2022: Interest in Sequel
In November 2022, Boyle, Garland, and Murphy expressed interest in making a sequel.
June 2023: Serious Development and Title Reveal
In June 2023, Boyle and Garland announced their serious intentions to produce the project, now titled "28 Years Later."
January 2024: Official Development Announcement
In January 2024, "28 Years Later" was officially announced to be in development as the first of a new trilogy.
March 2024: Trilogy Confirmation and Influence
Garland confirmed in March 2024 that he was writing a trilogy of sequels, citing the film "Kes" as a major influence.
April 2024: Nia DaCosta in Negotiations
Nia DaCosta entered negotiations to direct the second film in the trilogy in April 2024.
May 7, 2024: Principal Photography Begins
Principal photography for "28 Years Later" began on May 7, 2024, in Northumberland.
August 19, 2024: Sequel Filming Begins
Filming for the sequel, "28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple," began on August 19, 2024.
June 20, 2025: 28 Years Later Release
"28 Years Later" is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 20, 2025.