28 Years Later premieres 19 June in Rotterdam. A terrifying return to the rage virus world—new survivors, new horrors, same sprinting zombies.

Film tip: 28 Years Later opens with thrills and screams

Nearly three decades after the original outbreak, a new horror unfolds on a quarantined island. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to drag us back into the nightmare, with sprinting zombies and no time to blink.

 

Film details

  • Title: 28 Years Later
  • Premiere: 19 June 2025
  • Director: Danny Boyle
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Theatres:

 

What’s the vibe?

Bleak, brutal, and fast-paced. The third film in the 28 Days/Weeks saga pushes the horror even deeper with a chilling story set on an island that has become both refuge and trap. The infected don’t moan—they sprint.

 

Trailer

Check out the trailer below.

 

Why you might like it

  • For your eyes: Desolate landscapes, claustrophobic compounds, and a constant sense of threat.
  • For your heart: Characters clinging to hope and humanity while surrounded by death.
  • For your mind: The ethical questions of survival—what’s left of civilisation when the rules collapse?

 

Scene to watch for

The crossing from the safe zone to the mainland. Let’s just say, things don’t stay quiet for long—and the panic spreads faster than the virus.

 

Recommended pairing

Before the film, grab something comforting—like fries or your favourite chocolate bar. You’ll want a little joy before the despair sets in.

 

Need-to-knows

  • Language: English with Dutch subtitles
  • Age rating: 16+ for intense horror and violence
  • Merchandise: None, but maybe dust off your 28 Days Later hoodie if you still have one

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