Horror Thriller '28 Years Later' Gets Streaming Date, Report Says

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"28 Years Later" partial poster featuring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.
Danny Boyle's horror thriller 28 Years Later, starring Ralph Fiennes, Jodi Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
Directed by Boyle and written by the filmmaker's original 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, 28 Years Later was released in theaters on June 20.
The official summary for 28 Years Later reads, '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 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.'
Rated R, 28 Years Later is expected to debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, July 29, according to When to Stream. While the streaming tracker is typically accurate with its PVOD reports, When to Stream noted that the film's studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment, has not announced or confirmed the release date and it is subject to change.
When 28 Years Later arrives on PVOD, it will be available to purchase for $24.99, according to a pre-order listing on Prime Video. Since PVOD rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent 28 Years Later for $19.99 for 48 hours.
In addition to Prime Video, 28 Years Later will be available for purchase or rent on a variety of digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home and YouTube.
How Was '28 Years Later' Received By Audiences And Critics?
As of Wednesday, 28 Years Later has earned $69.1 million domestically and $76.5 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $145.6 million. The film had a production budget of $60 million before prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers.
The horror thriller earned an 88% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 360 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, '28 Years Later taps into contemporary anxieties with the ferocious urgency of someone infected with Rage Virus, delivering a haunting and visceral thrill ride that defies expectations.'
Also, 28 Years Later had a 63% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 5,000-plus verified user ratings. The audience summary for the film on RT reads, 'An undeniably ambitious installment, 28 Years Later may disappoint fans seeking the original's iconic raw horror, but most will be moved by the emotional depth brought to life by its talented cast.'
Executive produced by 28 Days Later star Cillian Murphy and also starring Alfie Williams and Jack O'Connell, 28 Years Later is expected to arrive on PVOD on July 29.