28 Years Later (2025): The Return of the RAGE Virus

28 Years Later is the third installment in the post-apocalyptic horror film series that began with “28 Days Later” (2002) and “28 Weeks Later” (2007). The film is scheduled to be released on June 20, 2025, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.

The film takes place 28 years after the outbreak of the RAGE virus, causing human civilization to nearly collapse. The survivors have to find isolated islands to establish new communities. The story revolves around a boy who leaves the safe haven to find a doctor to save his mother. On his journey through a land filled with evolved zombies and dangerous people, he is saved by a man (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson).

28 Years Later (2025)

The film 28 Years Later is set 28 years after the outbreak of the RAGE virus, a virus that turns humans into ferocious and uncontrollable creatures. Human society has been devastated, with only a few uninfected communities remaining. The ravaged wastelands of England are now mere shadows of what once was civilization, where humans face not only the infected but also the brutality of other survivors.

As actor Ralph Fiennes tells IndieWire, the film centers on a brave young boy who sets out to find a doctor to save his dying mother in a world that has come to seem hopeless. As they journey through the wilds of Northern England, they face the threat of the infected lurking in the deep woods, on the hills, and even in the shadows of abandoned settlements.

Amidst this chaos, the boy stumbles upon a doctor, played by Fiennes. Initially, the character seems strange and unpredictable, but gradually, he is revealed to be a person of great influence and plays an important role in the fight to regain hope for humanity. Can the boy bring his mother to safety? Does this world still have a chance to be reborn after 28 years of hell?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Plays the man who helps the boy on his dangerous journey.

Ralph Fiennes: Plays a doctor who may hold the last hope for humanity.

Jodie Comer: Joins in an undisclosed role, but is said to be closely related to the main plot.

Cillian Murphy: Although not listed as a main cast member, it is said that he will join in a guest role and serve as an executive producer.

Expectations and reviews:

With the return of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, along with a talented cast, “28 Years Later” promises to bring a fresh perspective on the post-apocalyptic world. The film is expected to continue the success of the previous parts, while opening a new dramatic chapter for this horror series.

The film is scheduled to premiere on June 20, 2025.