28 Days Later
“The days are numbered.”
Synopsis
Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-17
Top Cast
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Cillian Murphy
Jim
Naomie Harris
Selena
Brendan Gleeson
Frank
Megan Burns
Hannah
Christopher Eccleston
Major Henry West
Noah Huntley
Mark
Luke Mably
Private Clifton
Stuart McQuarrie
Seargent Farrell
Ricci Harnett
Corporal Mitchell
Leo Bill
Private Jones
Junior Laniyan
Private Bell
Ray Panthaki
Private Bedford
Sanjay Rambaruth
Private Davis
Marvin Campbell
Private Mailer
Christopher Dunne
Jim's Father
Emma Hitching
Jim's Mother
Alex Palmer
Activist
Bindu De Stoppani
Activist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 18, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 1, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$82.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.35x
+$74.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Garland
- Original Score
- John Murphy
- Original Title
- 28 Days Later
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $82.8M
- Production Studios
- DNA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Boyle
Alex Garland
John Murphy
Anthony Dod Mantle
Chris Gill
Andrew Macdonald
Department Leadership Roster
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Andrew Macdonald
Producer
Danny Boyle
Director
Chris Gill
Editor
Rachael Fleming
Costume Design
Nick Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Alex Garland
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 28 Days Later
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 28 Days Later about?
Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.
Who directed 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in 28 Days Later?
The principal cast of 28 Days Later includes Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston.
When was 28 Days Later released and how long is it?
28 Days Later was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $82.8M at the worldwide box office (10.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 28 Days Later?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 28 Days Later was composed by John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).