Draft:28 Days Later (film series)

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The 28 Days Later film series consists of British-American produced post-apocalyptic zombie-horror movies. The series includes two released theatrical movies, while multiple sequels are in development. The plot follows ....

Films[edit]

Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s)
28 Days Later November 1, 2002 (2002-11-01) Danny Boyle Alex Garland Andrew Macdonald
28 Weeks Later May 11, 2007 (2007-05-11) Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Rowan Joffé & Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
and E.L. Lavigne & Jesús Olmo 		Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich and Enrique López Lavigne
28 Years Later June 20, 2025 (2025-06-20) Danny Boyle Alex Garland Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland
Untitled film TBA Nia DaCosta Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Danny Boyle, Alex Garland and Bernie Bellew
Untitled film TBA TBA Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland

28 Days Later (2002)[edit]

Main article: 28 Days Later


28 Weeks Later (2007)[edit]

Main article: 28 Weeks Later


28 Years Later (2025)[edit]

In June 2007, Fox Atomic studio confirmed potential for a third film, dependent upon the financial performance of the film following its home video release.[1] In July of the same year, Boyle said that the story for a third installment had been mapped out.[2] By October 2010, Garland stated that due to differences involving the film rights, the project had been delayed.[3] In January 2011 however, Boyle stated that he believed the project would be realized, stating confirming further developments for the story.[4] By April 2013 however, the filmmaker expressed uncertainty as to whether the movie would be made.[5] In January 2015, Garland addressed the project's status, confirming that while it had fallen into development hell there were serious discussions going on behind the scenes to produce the project. Reiterating that development was progressing, stating that the script he was working on would tentatively be titled 28 Months Later.[6] In June 2019, Boyle confirmed that he and Garland had been working on the third installment.[7] In March 2020, Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role,[8] followed by Cillian Murphy in May 2021.[9]

In June 2023, Boyle and 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. Boyle stated that he would like to serve as director, unless Garland chooses to.[10] By July of the same year, Murphy stated that he had recently discussed the possibility of a third film with Boyle; once again expressing interest in reprising his role if Boyle and Garland return to the franchise in their creative roles.[11]

In January 2024, it was announced that a third film titled 28 Years Later, was officially in development; with plans for the project to be the first of a new trilogy of sequels. Danny Boyle will direct the first installment, with a script written by Alex Garland; while the latter will also write the scripts for each of planned sequels. Boyle, Garland, Andrew Macdonald, and Peter Rice will serve as producers. Sony Pictures will distrubite the movie.[12][13] In February of the same year, Murphy discussed his potential involvement with the project.[14] In March 2024, Garland confirmed that he is writing a trilogy of sequel films.[15] The following month, the writer stated that Kes was a major influence on his work for 28 Years Later.[16] By April, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes joined the cast,[17] while Charlie Hunnam entered early negotiations to appear in the film.[18][19] Later that month, Garland announced that pre-production was underway on the film,[20] while also confirming that the plot will explore how the passage of time influences survival in a post-apocalyptic society.[21] The following month Jack O'Connell joined the cast in a supporting role, which will expand into a leading role for the sequel.[22] The project will enter production back-to-back with its sequel.[17]

Untitled fourth film (TBA)[edit]

In April 2024, Nia DaCosta entered early negotiations to direct the second film in the new trilogy of sequels; while Boyle, Garland, Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, and Bernie Bellew are attached as producers.[23] The following month, DaCosta was confirmed to have signed onto the project as director.[24] Principal photography is scheduled to commence directly following production is completed on 28 Years Later.[23][17] While the film's title has not officially been announced, a United States Copyright Office document notes its title as 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple.[25]

Untitled fifth film (TBA)[edit]

Main cast and characters[edit]

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Character Films
28 Days Later 28 Weeks Later 28 Years Later Untitled film Untitled film
Jim Cillian Murphy
Selena Naomie Harris
Hannah Megan Burns
Frank Brendan Gleeson
Maj. Henry West Christopher Eccleston
Donald "Don" Harris Robert Carlyle
Tammy Harris Imogen Poots
Andy Harris Mackintosh Muggleton
Maj. Scarlet Levy Rose Byrne
Sgt. Doyle Jeremy Renner
BG. Stone Idris Elba
Alice Harris Catherine McCormack
TBA Jodie Comer
TBA Aaron Taylor-Johnson
TBA Ralph Fiennes
TBA Jack O'Connell

Additional production and crew details[edit]

Film Crew/Detail
Composer Cinematographer Editor Production
companies 		Distributing
companies 		Running time
28 Days Later John Murphy Anthony Dod Mantle Chris Gill DNA Films,
UK Film Council 		Fox Searchlight Pictures 1 hr 53 mins
28 Weeks Later Enrique Chediak 20th Century Fox,
Fox Atomic,
DNA Films,
Figment Films,
Sogecine,
Koan Films 		20th Century Fox 1 hr 39 mins
28 Years Later TBA TBA TBA Columbia Pictures, DNA Films, Figment Films Sony Pictures Releasing TBA
Untitled film TBA TBA TBA TBA
Untitled film TBA TBA TBA TBA

Reception[edit]

For more details on the reception of each film, see the "Reception" section in each film's article.

Box office and financial performance[edit]

Film Box office gross Box office ranking Total home
video sales 		Budget Worldwide net
total income 		Ref.
North America Other territories Worldwide All-time
North America 		All-time
worldwide
28 Days Later $ $ $ # # $ $ [26][27]
28 Weeks Later $ $ $ # # $ [28][29]
28 Years Later — — — — — Information not publicly available Information not publicly available $ —
Untitled film $ $ $ # # $ $ $
Untitled film $ $ $ # # $ $ $

Critical and public response[edit]

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
28 Days Later % ( reviews)[30] /100 ( reviews)[31] —
28 Weeks Later % ( reviews)[32] — —
28 Years Later % ( reviews)[33] — —
Untitled fourth film % ( reviews)[34] — —
Untitled fifth film % ( reviews)[35] — —

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Fox Atomic Gives Horror the Boot? Forget '28 Years Later'..." Bloody Disgusting. 27 June 2007. Archived from the original on 29 June 2007. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Danny Boyle's Space Odyssey, By Kurt Loder". MTV. 16 July 2007. Archived from the original on 15 July 2007. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Alex Garland on 28 Months Later, Logan's Run and Halo". Worst Previews. 3 October 2010. Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Danny Boyle Webchat". Empire. April 19, 2007. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
  5. ^ Franklin, Garth (13 April 2013). "Boyle Not Keen On 28 Months Later". Dark Horizons. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Alex Garland Says 28 Months Later is Being Discussed". IGN. 14 January 2015. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Danny Boyle confirms third 28 Days Later movie is in the works". NME. 24 June 2019. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Imogen Poots Wants to Return for 28 Months Later". JoBlo. 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Cillian Murphy Would Be Up to Return for 28 Months Later". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Oral History of 28 Days Later, Danny Boyle's Genre-Redefining Masterpiece". Inverse. 2023-06-27. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  11. ^ McPherson, Chris (July 10, 2023). "Cillian Murphy Is Down for a 28 Days Later Sequel With One Condition". Collider. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Kit, Borys & Mia Galuppo (January 10, 2024). "Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Teaming for Sequel to Their Zombie Hit '28 Days Later' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Murphy, J. Kim (January 10, 2024). "'28 Days Later' Sequel in the Works: Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Reteam to Launch New Trilogy With '28 Years Later'". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Horowitz, Josh (February 22, 2024). "Cillian Murphy talks Oppenheimer, Peaky Blinders, Batman, 28 Days Later - Happy Sad Confused". Happy Sad Confused. Retrieved April 6, 2024. Watch this space.
  15. ^ Jones, Ellan E. (March 30, 2024). "Civil War film-maker Alex Garland: 'In the US and UK there's a lot to be very concerned about'". The Guardian. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Danoff, Owen (April 2, 2024). "Civil War Director Alex Garland Reveals His Alamo Drafthouse Guest Selects Movies In New Video". ScreenRant. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (April 24, 2024). "Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Ralph Fiennes To Star In '28 Years Later' For Danny Boyle And Sony Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  18. ^ Bolt, Neil (April 4, 2024). "Jodie Comer Will Reportedly Star in 28 Years Later". ComingSoon. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  19. ^ Cassidy, Mark (April 5, 2024). "28 Years Later: Jodie Comer And Charlie Hunnam Rumored To Be In Talks To Star In Horror Sequel". Comic Book Movie. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Dick, Jeremy (April 11, 2024). "'We've Got a Plan': 28 Years Later Gets Exciting Update From Writer Alex Garland". Comic Book Resource. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  21. ^ Kovacs, Gabriel (April 12, 2024). "Alex Garland 'Civil War' Interview | A24 Taking Risks, '28 Years Later' Details & More". Cinemablend. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  22. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 7, 2023). "Jack O'Connell Joins '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony And Danny Boyle". Deadline. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  23. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (April 10, 2024). "'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta In Talks To Helm Part Two Of New '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  24. ^ Cite error: The named reference Years_Deadline2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  25. ^ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D530 / 2024-02-21
  26. ^ The Numbers. Nash Information Services LLC. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  27. ^ Box Office Mojo. IMDb. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  28. ^ The Numbers. Nash Information Services LLC. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  29. ^ Box Office Mojo. IMDb. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  30. ^ Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  31. ^ Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  32. ^ Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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