"Behold, a day of majestic grandeur... A day of reckoning, indeed! Embrace it, my children!" The anticipation is palpable as Sony Pictures unveils the second official trailer for the highly anticipated horror sequel, "28 Years Later," poised to invade theaters across the globe this June. Danny Boyle, the visionary director behind the original "28 Days Later" (2002), a horror landmark showcasing swift-moving zombies, or the "infected," returns to helm this chilling sequel. Notably, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directed the intermediary "28 Weeks Later" (2007), with Boyle serving as executive producer. This iteration also marks the triumphant return of Alex Garland, who co-writes the screenplay alongside Boyle.
Filmed back-to-back with its companion piece, "28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple," helmed by Nia DaCosta and slated for January 2026, this sequel boasts an ensemble cast featuring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes. Notably, Cillian Murphy, a staple from the franchise's inception, reprises his role, albeit primarily in "The Bone Temple" sequel, not this one.
These two trailers for "28 Years Later" have emerged as some of the most compelling, intense, and unsettling horror trailers of the year, captivating audiences and whetting their appetites for the cinematic feast to come. The wait promises to be well rewarded as the zombies rise once more. "Time has brought no solace," whispers the haunting tagline.
Following the events of "28 Weeks Later," the Rage Virus has resurfaced, plunging the world into chaos and forcing a group of survivors to navigate a landscape overrun by infected hordes. Filmed using an iPhone 15 Pro Max, enhanced by an array of specialized attachments, the film showcases a visually striking and immersive narrative. Murphy returns as Jim, joined by Taylor-Johnson, Comer, O'Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Fiennes.
Directed by the acclaimed, Oscar-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle, whose credits include "Trainspotting," "The Beach," "Millions," "Sunshine," "Slumdog Millionaire," "127 Hours," "Frankenstein," "Trance," "Steve Jobs," "Yesterday," and the recent "Pistol" series, "28 Years Later" promises to be another milestone in horror cinema. The screenplay, penned by Boyle and Garland, is a testament to their collaborative prowess. Produced by Bernard Bellew, Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Danny Boyle, and Alex Garland, Sony Pictures will unleash "28 Years Later" onto the big screen worldwide, starting June 20th, 2025. Are you prepared to embrace the terror?
