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6.6 / 10(3,070 votes)IMDbR20251h 55m$151.3M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

28 Years Later

“Time didn't heal anything.”

Synopsis

Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, a heavily-defended island survives connected to the mainland by a single causeway. When one of the group leaves the island 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.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 39 Days
World Premiere

London

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 20, 2025

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

July 29, 2025

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 23, 2025

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.52x ROI)

Production Budget

$60M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$151.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.52x

+$91.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $60MWorldwide: $151.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Danny Boyle
Screenplay & Story
Alex Garland
Original Score
Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, 'G' Hastings
Original Title
28 Years Later
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Swedish
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Budget
$60M
Worldwide Gross
$151.3M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, DNA Films, Decibel Films, TSG Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Danny Boyle

Screenplay & Story

Alex Garland

Original Score & Music

Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, 'G' Hastings

Director of Photography

Anthony Dod Mantle, Stefan Ciupek

Film Editing

Jon Harris

Producers

Alex Garland, Danny Boyle, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Cillian Murphy

Department Leadership Roster

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Producer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Producer

Peter Rice

Peter Rice

Producer

Andrew Macdonald

Andrew Macdonald

Producer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Director

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Writer

Bernard Bellew

Producer

Anthony Dod Mantle

Anthony Dod Mantle

Director of Photography

Jon Harris

Jon Harris

Editor

Adam Gascoyne

Visual Effects Supervisor

Julian Spencer

Stunt Coordinator

Alloysious Massaquoi

Alloysious Massaquoi

Original Music Composer

Kayus Bankole

Original Music Composer

'G' Hastings

Original Music Composer

Gareth Pugh

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R
Content Warning Elements:
ViolenceInjury

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

Violence • Injury

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

India (CBFC)A

Restricted to Adults (18+).

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 28 Years Later

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 28 Years Later about?

Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, a heavily-defended island survives connected to the mainland by a single causeway. When one of the group leaves the island 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.

Who directed 28 Years Later?

28 Years Later was directed by Danny Boyle.

Who stars in 28 Years Later?

The principal cast of 28 Years Later includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, Jack O'Connell.

When was 28 Years Later released and how long is it?

28 Years Later was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

What was the box office and production budget of 28 Years Later?

28 Years Later had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $151.3M at the worldwide box office (2.52 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for 28 Years Later?

The original motion picture soundtrack for 28 Years Later was composed by Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, 'G' Hastings.

What is the age rating and content advisory for 28 Years Later?

28 Years Later holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).