History of 28 Years Later in Timeline
28 Years Later, a 2025 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, continues the 28 Days Later series. Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes, the film centers on a young boy navigating a ravaged world. He embarks on a perilous quest with his ailing mother to secure vital medical assistance for her survival in a landscape overrun by the infected.
1903: The 1903 poem "Boots" featured in the trailer.
In 1903, the poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling featured in the trailer.
1903: Poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling
In 1903, the poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling was published.
1915: American actor Taylor Holmes recited the 1903 poem "Boots".
In 1915, American actor Taylor Holmes recited the 1903 poem "Boots".
1915: Taylor Holmes recording of 'Boots'
In 1915, Taylor Holmes recorded the poem "Boots".
1944: Reference to the film Henry V (1944)
In 1944, the film Henry V was referenced to depict how the isolated community reconstructs a cultural mythology from fragmented and partially remembered aspects of Britain's past.
1969: Inspiration from the film Kes
In 1969, the film Kes was a major influence.
2002: Initial Rage Virus Outbreak
In 2002, during the initial outbreak of the Rage Virus, a young boy named Jimmy fled his home in the Scottish Highlands after his family was attacked. He found refuge in a church with his father, a minister, who succumbed to the Infected.
June 2007: Fox Atomic Confirmed Development
In June 2007, Fox Atomic confirmed development on a third 28 Days Later film.
October 2010: Project delayed due to differences in film rights.
In October 2010, Alex Garland stated that the third 28 Days Later film had been delayed due to differences involving film rights.
January 2011: Cillian Murphy Confirms Further Development
In January 2011, Danny Boyle stated that he believed a third 28 Days Later film would be realised, confirming further developments for the story.
April 2013: Filmmaker Expresses Uncertainty
In April 2013, Danny Boyle expressed uncertainty as to whether the third 28 Days Later movie would be made.
January 2015: Garland Addresses the Project's Status
In January 2015, Alex Garland addressed the project's status, confirming that while it had fallen into development hell, there were serious discussions going on behind the scenes. He stated that the script he was working on was tentatively titled 28 Months Later.
June 2019: Boyle and Garland Working on Third Instalment
In June 2019, Danny Boyle confirmed that he and Alex Garland had been working on the third 28 Days Later instalment.
March 2020: Imogen Poots Expresses Interest in Reprising Her Role
In March 2020, Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role from 28 Weeks Later.
May 2021: Cillian Murphy Expresses Interest in Reprising Role
In May 2021, Cillian Murphy expressed interest in reprising his role from 28 Days Later.
November 2022: Boyle, Garland and Murphy Expressed Interest in Sequel
In November 2022, Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and Cillian Murphy all indicated their interest in making a sequel to 28 Days Later.
June 2023: Boyle and Garland Express Intentions to Enter Production
In June 2023, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland expressed in collaboration their intentions to "seriously" and "diligently" see the project enter production; while announcing that the script was now titled 28 Years Later, acknowledging the years it had taken to be developed.
2023: Sycamore Gap Tree Felled
Although the Sycamore Gap tree was felled by vandals in 2023, it was digitally reconstructed for the film.
January 2024: 28 Years Later Officially in Development
In January 2024, it was announced that a third film titled 28 Years Later was officially in development, planned as the first of a new trilogy. Danny Boyle directed the first instalment, with a script by Alex Garland.
March 2024: Garland Confirmed Trilogy of Sequels
In March 2024, Alex Garland confirmed that he is writing a trilogy of sequel films to 28 Years Later.
April 2024: Casting Announcements
In April 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes were cast to star in 28 Years Later.
April 2024: DaCosta Negotiating to Direct Sequel
In April 2024, Nia DaCosta was reportedly in negotiations to direct a sequel to the film 28 Years Later.
May 2024: Principal Photography Began
On May 7, 2024, principal photography began for 28 Years Later in Northumberland, with Anthony Dod Mantle as the cinematographer.
June 2024: Erin Kellyman Joins Cast
In June 2024, Erin Kellyman was cast in 28 Years Later.
June 2024: Sequel Title Revealed
In June 2024, the title of the sequel was revealed to be 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
August 2024: Sequel Director and Filming Start Date Confirmed
On August 18, 2024, Macdonald confirmed that Nia DaCosta would be directing the sequel and that principal photography was set to begin the following day. Principal photography commenced on August 19, 2024.
December 2024: Trailer Release and Viral Success
On December 10, 2024, the first trailer for 28 Years Later was released, featuring the 1903 poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling. The trailer became #1 trending on YouTube, gaining over 10 million views in 48 hours. Due to the viral success of the trailer, Sony re-released the original 28 Days Later film on digital platforms on December 18, 2024.
January 2025: Cillian Murphy Will Not Appear
In January 2025, Andrew Macdonald confirmed that Cillian Murphy would not appear in the film, though he remains an executive producer for 28 Years Later.
May 2025: Young Fathers Confirmed to Compose Film Soundtrack
In May 2025, Young Fathers was confirmed in composing the film's soundtrack for 28 Years Later.
June 2025: 28 Years Later Premieres
On June 19, 2025, 28 Years Later premiered in a special day-ahead preview at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle upon Tyne. On June 20, 2025, it was released in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada by Sony Pictures Releasing.
June 2025: 28 Years Later Released in UK and US
On June 2025, 28 Years Later was released in the United Kingdom and the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing through its Columbia Pictures label. The film received generally positive reviews and grossed $151 million worldwide against a $60 million budget.
June 2025: Soundtrack Release
The soundtrack for 28 Years Later was released on Milan Records on June 20, 2025.
July 2025: Digital Release
On July 29, 2025, 28 Years Later was released on digital platforms by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
September 2025: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD Release
On September 23, 2025, 28 Years Later was released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD.
December 2025: Third Film Greenlit
In December 2025, following press screenings of The Bone Temple, Sony officially greenlit a third film in the trilogy. Boyle confirmed he was returning to direct, with Garland writing the screenplay. Cillian Murphy was reported to be in talks to reprise his role from 28 Days Later.
2025: 28 Years Later Release
In 2025, 28 Years Later, the third film in the 28 Days Later series, was produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes. The film follows a boy's journey in a post-apocalyptic world to find medical treatment for his ill mother.
2025: '28 Years Later' is the third best film of 2025
In 2025, Scout Tafoya, Daniel's colleague in RogerEbert.com, named 28 Years Later as the third best film of 2025, behind Two Pianos (tied with Filmlovers!) and The Ice Tower.
2025: Most exciting film in 2025
In 2025, Stuart Heritage, the film critic for The Guardian, notes the trailer for 28 Years Later is "just about the most exciting film of 2025".
January 2026: Release of The Bone Temple
In January 2026, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was released in the United Kingdom as a double bill with 28 Years Later on January 13, before being released individually on January 14, and in the United States on January 16.
January 2026: Release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
In January 2026, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta and shot back-to-back with 28 Years Later, was released.
2030: Rage Virus Eradication
In 2030, twenty-eight years after the second outbreak, the Rage Virus was eradicated from continental Europe, leaving the British Isles under quarantine. A community subsisted on Lindisfarne, an island defended by a causeway. Jamie, Isla, and their son Spike were among the inhabitants.
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