Fiennes teased his role as a benevolent doctor, saying, “I’m playing a good doctor, quite unlike the more sinister figures we've seen in this world. It’s an intriguing twist.”Plot Hints and Franchise Expansion
The new film takes place nearly three decades into the outbreak that began with the Rage Virus. “Britain is now 28 years into this terrible plague. Pockets of uninfected communities still survive, but they’re isolated and endangered,” Fiennes revealed. "The story focuses on a boy trying to save his dying mother. As they navigate the beautiful northern English countryside, they encounter constant danger—infected people lurking in forests, hills, and abandoned towns."Fiennes elaborated on his character’s role: "This young boy finds a doctor who might seem strange at first. But instead of being a threat, he turns out to be someone they can trust."With Danny Boyle returning as director, 28 Years Later will feature an impressive cast, including Cillian Murphy, reprising his role from the original, alongside Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Fiennes. Meanwhile, Nia DaCosta—known for her work on The Marvels—is set to direct the second installment in the trilogy.A Legendary Horror Saga Continues
First announced in early 2024, 28 Years Later follows in the footsteps of the genre-defining films 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). The original movie, which reinvented zombie horror with its terrifying depiction of rage-fueled humans, remains one of the most influential films in modern horror cinema.Fans can look forward to more in the years ahead—28 Years Later will premiere on June 20, 2025. The second film in the trilogy, tentatively titled 28 Years Later II: The Bone Temple, will arrive sometime after. Until then, the franchise promises to continue exploring the terrifying consequences of the Rage Virus and humanity’s fragile struggle for survival.
The new film takes place nearly three decades into the outbreak that began with the Rage Virus. “Britain is now 28 years into this terrible plague. Pockets of uninfected communities still survive, but they’re isolated and endangered,” Fiennes revealed. "The story focuses on a boy trying to save his dying mother. As they navigate the beautiful northern English countryside, they encounter constant danger—infected people lurking in forests, hills, and abandoned towns."Fiennes elaborated on his character’s role: "This young boy finds a doctor who might seem strange at first. But instead of being a threat, he turns out to be someone they can trust."With Danny Boyle returning as director, 28 Years Later will feature an impressive cast, including Cillian Murphy, reprising his role from the original, alongside Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Fiennes. Meanwhile, Nia DaCosta—known for her work on The Marvels—is set to direct the second installment in the trilogy.A Legendary Horror Saga Continues
First announced in early 2024, 28 Years Later follows in the footsteps of the genre-defining films 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). The original movie, which reinvented zombie horror with its terrifying depiction of rage-fueled humans, remains one of the most influential films in modern horror cinema.Fans can look forward to more in the years ahead—28 Years Later will premiere on June 20, 2025. The second film in the trilogy, tentatively titled 28 Years Later II: The Bone Temple, will arrive sometime after. Until then, the franchise promises to continue exploring the terrifying consequences of the Rage Virus and humanity’s fragile struggle for survival.
