28 Years Later

Name: 28 Years Later
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: June 20, 2025
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 77

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 20, 2025

Summary: It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leavesIt’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.… Expand

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Runtime: 126 min

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Jim Slotek

Jun 20, 2025

The Scottish green hills and forests make for an intriguing change of scenery for the series, with nighttime given that added edge of dread that comes with unseen menace and glowing eyes. Read full review

Radheyan Simonpillai

Jun 19, 2025

Boyle, who won the Best Director Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire, has often let his sentimental side get the best of him. But here there’s a maturity, gracefulness and elegance to how he hits those notes, though they’re nearly undone by a goofy but admittedly fun coda setting up the series’ next installment. Read full review

The Film Verdict Alonso Duralde

Jun 18, 2025

As these two modern masters of genre subversion have matured, they've also figured out a way to check off the boxes of thrills and gore and suspense while also finding something real to say about perseverance, hope, and love. Read full review

Donald Clarke

Jun 18, 2025

What most sticks in the brain is the film’s incidental meditation on the mythology of England from distant past to speculated future. Read full review

Jacob Oller

Jun 18, 2025

A blistering adventure filled with dread and wonder, there’s a macabre classicism to the film—a sense that, even if life as we know it falls apart, some essential elements persevere. Read full review

Screen Rant Mary Kassel

Jun 18, 2025

Though it's more of a reboot than a sequel, 28 Years Later pays homage to the original film without sacrificing its originality & fresh spirit. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Jun 19, 2025

Mr. Boyle has made more than his share of memorable films, but he has also delivered some stinkers and unfortunately his new one carries the fragrance of a zombie underarm. Read full review

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