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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘28 Years Later' Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Horror Sequel At Home
28 Years Later The wait is over. 28 Years Later, the latest film in the popular post-apocalyptic franchise, is finally streaming following its theatrical debut in mid-June. Read on to learn how to watch 28 Years Later at home for your next movie night. Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland returned to helm the latest installment, which marks the third chapter in the 28 Days Later film franchise, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). The movie also sets the stage for the upcoming January 2026 sequel, The Bone Temple. Although it's a sequel, 28 Years Later serves as a standalone coming-of-age story set almost three decades after the Rage Virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. In the aftermath of the outbreak, some have found ways to survive among the infected. 'One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway,' the synopsis reads. '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.' 28 Years Later is the highest-grossing film in the horror franchise to date. As of its digital release, the movie has earned an impressive $150 million at the worldwide box office — with $70 million in domestic sales and $80 million internationally, according to Box Office Mojo. As for its critical reception, the horror hit boasts an impressive 88% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have given it a lower 63% rating. Entertainment Weekly's Jordan Hoffman praised the sequel 'one of the richest horror movies in a very long time.' 'There's still enough flesh-rending and severed body parts to sate the average horror fan. More crucially, 28 Years Later has enough meat on its bones to serve as more than just a warmup for the next installment," penned The Washington Post film critic Ty Burr. Here's how to watch the fan-favorite horror hit — starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes — from the comfort of your couch. How To Watch 28 Years Later At Home Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams in '28 Years Later.' 28 Years Later is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home. You can purchase 28 Years Later for $24.99 or rent the sequel for $19.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started. When Will 28 Years Later Be Released On Blu-ray And DVD? 28 Years Later will be available on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD starting Tuesday, Sept. 23. The 4K edition will be a combo pack with a regular Blu-ray, packaged in a Steelbook case. Both the digital and physical versions will include featurettes such as 'Days to Years,' 'Capturing the Chaos,' 'The Survivors,' 'Becoming the Infected' and 'Behind the Cameras.' What Streaming Service Will 28 Years Later Land On? LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: (L-R) Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes ... More and Danny Boyle attend the "28 Years Later" World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Netflix holds the streaming rights to 28 Years Later thanks to a multi-year agreement Sony made in 2021 with the streamer. The five-year deal grants Netflix exclusive U.S. rights to Sony's films after they leave theaters and premium video-on-demand platforms. When Will 28 Years Later Be Streaming On Netflix? 28 Years Later will likely premiere on Netflix around four months after its theatrical debut, placing its streaming release date around mid-October 2025. For comparison, 2024's Venom: The Last Dance and Bad Boys: Ride or Die were both added to Netflix exactly four months after premiering in theaters. Sony's Marvel flop Madame Web arrived even on the streamer sooner, just three months after its theatrical premiere. Stay tuned to find out when exactly 28 Years Later will begin streaming on Netflix. Meanwhile, you can stream 28 Days Later on AMC+ and 28 Weeks Later on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
28 Years Later review: zombie franchise returns with a groggy start
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Just about any list of the greatest zombie movies of all time is sure to include Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's 28 Days Later. So naturally there was a lot of excitement around the two returning for the latest sequel in the series, 28 Years Later. But does the 2025 new movie live up to its predecessor? Meh. 28 Years Later is an up and down experience. It features some of the gruesome zombie action that many fans likely desire, as well as a handful of sincerely beautiful moments. However the movie's highs don't quite reach the same level of the original movie, while some of the lows are either a bit boring or outright baffling (the ending being the biggest evidence of the latter). 28 Years Later takes place nearly three decades after the outbreak depicted in the first movie, focusing on an entirely new set of characters (rumors that Cillian Murphy would appear in this one were shot down, though he is reportedly set to appear in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, coming out in 2026). In this one, 12-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams), who has spent his entire life on an island protected from the infected, makes his first trip to the UK mainland with his dad (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). When Spike learns that a mysterious doctor (Ralph Fiennes) is close, he decides to take his ailing mother (Jodie Comer) to see if he can help; if they can survive the infected first. Williams' Hollywood debut is a memorable one, as the young actor steals the movie as Spike. It's an effective choice to reintroduce this world through the eyes of a child, with Williams' effectively portraying Spike's growth as he comes to understand real horrors and hard truths. Fiennes also gives a good, supporting performance, bringing the emotional heart of the movie. Comer has a few touching moments, but I wouldn't rank this among her best. In terms of the movie's action, those who want to see gore will get a good bit of it in 28 Years Later, both humans killing zombies and zombies killing humans. Boyle and his editors also kept some of that gritty, hectic style for the action that the first movie had. Though in some instances, they may have taken it too far. Mostly relevant in the movie's first half, there are editing choices (both visually and audially) that don't make a whole lot of sense. They add a creepy, unsettling element to the movie, sure, but they don't fit naturally with the story that we are seeing unfold, or are unnecessary, jarring jumps that take you somewhat out of the moment. And if we're talking about being taken out of the moment, the ending is the chief culprit. I won't get into the details, but the movie feels like it is settling on a natural and generally satisfying conclusion before it introduces something completely off the wall that is wholly inconsistent with what we've just watched. It left me scratching my head as I was leaving the theater. 28 Years Later has the basis of a solid story and characters, with a few standouts in Williams and Fiennes. But the movie only reaches its highest potential in a few moments, while a number of the stylistic choices from Boyle are more curious oddities than compelling features. All in all, 28 Years Later opens the door for a potentially interesting story to be continued with its set follow-up and a potential third movie, but judging just on its own, it's a middling start. 28 Years Later opens exclusively in movie theaters on June 20. Solve the daily Crossword
Gulf Weekly
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Silver screen sensation
Scottish-Bahraini thespian Ghazi Al Ruffai's latest thriller film 28 Years Later is entertaining audiences worldwide, shining a bright spotlight on the kingdom's cinematic talent. The 25-year-old, who attended St Christopher's School, is also set to star in the sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which will release in January next year. 28 Years Later is the third instalment in the series, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), and explores the second outbreak of the 'Rage' virus. There are plans for a fifth film 28 Years Later Part 3. A group of survivors from the first outbreak live on a small island. When a member of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers a mutation that has spread to not only the infected, but other survivors as well. 'Filming 28 Years Later was simply wild! Everything was very tight-lipped during the audition process, so I never knew I'd be playing a key role,' said the former Riffa resident who currently lives in London and brings 'Jimmy Snake' alive on the big screen. During the initial outbreak of the virus, Jimmy (played by a different child actor) flees from his house after his family gets infected. While taking shelter at a local church, he finds his father, a local vicar, who gives him a necklace and urges him to escape, succumbing to the virus in the process. 'I make my first appearance at the end of the first film as part of the cliff-hanger, and the lead-up was intense. We had weeks of stunt training, which consisted of fight choreography, acrobatics and weaponry,' he added. Elaborating on his experience filming, the creative talent who lived in Bahrain for 19 years before moving to the UK said: 'The whole thing was so surreal; I still pinch myself about it. Above all, to be directed by Danny Boyle, a true legend that I have admired for so long, was a dream come true. Being able to work with legends such as Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell was like witnessing a masterclass in acting daily. On top of that, my fellow Jimmies and I truly became a family. We all just clicked instantly that it felt like we had known each other for years.' Ghazi has always had the 'acting bug' in him and was an 'expressive' child growing up, forcing his siblings to join him and put on shows for their parents. However, he did not think it could happen. That changed during his years studying at St Christopher's School. 'At St Christopher's, I was able to explore drama in an academic setting. The drama department was incredibly supportive, and that encouragement helped me take acting a bit more seriously,' he said. However, a real turning point came when Ghazi joined the Makan School of Speech and Drama and met its founder and acting instructor Ruqaya Aamer, who helped him hone his craft and find his voice as an actor. 'I credit so much of my growth and success to her,' he noted. The actor, who visits regularly, was in Bahrain in January this year when he visited St Christopher's and gave a talk to Year 12 and 13 drama and acting students, sharing his journey and offering tips. After graduating school, Ghazi moved to the UK in 2018 to pursue acting professionally and trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and the Guildford School of Acting. Towards the end of his studies at Guildford, he landed an agent and it has been 'go go go' ever since. His past projects include Layla (2024), and the docudrama Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025), in which he portrayed Khaled Megrahi. In addition to his screen work, Ghazi is a prominent content creator on social media, where his comedic and character-driven videos have built a dedicated following of more than 200,000. He is passionate about using his platform to challenge stereotypes and spotlight under-represented voices in the industry.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
28 Years Later's Teen Star Names 1 Scene That 'Creeped Me Out' During Filming
28 Years Later's young lead Alfie Williams has opened up about the scene from the movie that was most unsettling to film. Alfie was just 13 when he shot 28 Years Later and its upcoming sequel The Bone Temple, and as a result, several allowances had to be made on set to protect him from the films' grisly content. During a conversation with Interview magazine, Alfie was asked if he was 'grossed out' on set, to which he insisted: 'You get used to the infected pretty quick. I think it took a couple of days and then you could kind of ignore it and it was fine after that.' However, he did say there was one scene that 'creeped me out', involving an 'infected' woman who gave birth on a train. 'It creeped [me] out, but it was beautiful at the same time to see how they're infected, but they're still like us, because they were once humans,' he claimed. 'But I think Danny knew I was mature enough to see things like that. They did try and keep [me] away from it, but they were fine with [me] seeing stuff like that.' It was previously revealed that, because of Alfie's age, any nudity in the film – most notably from the 'Alphas' – had to be achieved through the use of prosthetics. 28 Years' Later's intimacy coordinator Vanessa Coffey recently gave an interview with Variety about how the set had to adapt due to Alfie's age. Vanessa was specifically asked about the birth scene, explaining: 'That was part of the conversation. It was like, which bits does [Alfie] need to see, which bits does he have to watch and which bits can we keep him out of the way. 'But it was an incredible prosthetic that was created for that scene. We had spoken through unmedicated births and what that would look or feel like, just to make it really raw and really realistic. So having a young person witness that – we were really careful about how the conversations were managed.' Filmmaker Danny Boyle has made no secret of his hopes that 28 Years Later will begin a new big-screen trilogy, the second instalment of which is already slated for release next year. 17 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets You Probably Didn't Know About How 28 Years Later Was Made 28 Years Later Viewers Are Still In Shock From That Teletubbies Callback In The Wild Final Scene 28 Years Later 'Alpha' Chi Lewis-Parry Answers Everyone's 1 Big Question About The Film
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
28 Years Later Ends On A Cliffhanger, And The Filmmakers Explain Why They Did That Even Without The New Trilogy Greenlighted
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Warning: massive spoilers for 28 Years Later are quarantined within. If you haven't made your cinematic journey to the mainland yet, you've been warned. Well folks, we made it. Almost 23 years later, the 2025 movie schedule has reunited the world with the zombie-adjacent apocalypse of 28 Years Later. With a planned trilogy in the works, and a second film already in the can, that cliffhanger you've just witnessed is quite something - especially since the potential third entry is still being considered for a greenlight. That's not only left people questioning this first chapter's ending, but also has us wondering if we'll see a bigger cliffhanger in January's sequel The Bone Temple. So if you haven't seen this film yet, you can divert to our 28 Years Later review and stay spoiler-free. I say that because I need to talk about what happens in the finale, as well as how Danny Boyle and Alex Garland view the story's pacing in relation to that uncertainty. We see 28 Years Later ending with Spike's (Alfie Williams) seemingly random meeting with 'The Cult of Jimmy.' To some, this represents a jarring tonal shift, especially when Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) and his merry band of rogues gleefully spring into action while wearing colored tracksuits. This upbeat moment arrives after 28 Years Later's bittersweet tale, and that notion ties into my conversation with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. That shift, as well as the cliffhanger nature of the movement, fits their approach to the stories ahead. And Mr. Boyle had something to say on the matter, which made it make the most sense. Here's what he told CinemaBlend: That's not just like a bit of plot, it's how all the ingredients will bring us to the end. And so what's incredible about doing these is that, because Alex has set it up as a trilogy, you have an ending. You want a completion of your story, plus you want this idea that you've identified of handover, that's gonna take your hand you across to another kind of ingredient, another episode,I dunno what you call it. I don't wanna make it sound like a streaming television or something, but it's another part of the journey. So, for those of you who thought that 28 Years Later ended on a random moment, relax. This is a planned trilogy, with a hook teasing where director Nia DaCosta's The Bone Temple will take things. And that ending didn't come out of nowhere, as Alex Garland's full vision expanded what was once one film into a three-picture epic. When talking with the writer/director behind movies such as Civil War and Ex Machina, he turned me onto something I think we all forget at times. Alex Garland reminded me that even a 'low budget' film of a couple of million dollars is a 'massive amount of money' for anyone who isn't a captain of industry. So trying to play your cards to make sure that money is paid back is still playing it safe, which, as you'll read in his remarks to CinemaBlend, is the total opposite of what he intended to do: Your ability to keep working within film is very often directly tied to the last thing you did, right? So you are sort of used to that. … The thing you are talking about is 'Is it gonna work? Is it gonna make enough money? Are we gonna be able to make the third one?' All of that just goes out the window, because on a day-by-day basis, you are simply focusing on making the thing you are in. It's almost enough to make you want a 'Write Like No One's Paying' needlepoint to hang on the wall. Though if it were themed after 28 Years Later, it'd have to have some cool font choices, and a lot of blood. Some are probably miffed that despite clear indications being laid out, Cillian Murphy's planned return to the franchise hasn't even happened yet. Admittedly, that would be the traditional hook to get folks in the door. But instead, Alex Garland and Danny Boyle have saved that card in the deck, as it probably won't be until later on in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple; with a major upgrade in the unproduced finale. Which is something that was probably decided when looking for the proper ending to a trilogy-starting entry. Alex Garland's full story plan for 28 Years Later is still pretty unknown to the world at large. And considering 28 Days Later's history of ending decisions, anything could change between now and the release of that third film. Though that might put pressure on the more business-minded folks, that's just not how you tell a story–and Danny Boyle understands that–as you'll read in his continued remarks below: You may have a great ending written, and you may well do that ending; but what you're doing is not looking for the budget. … You're just looking all the time in the shooting, and especially the editing, and in the process of sharing it with people, both test audiences and your peers. You're looking for the ending. 'Where is the ending? How are we gonna arrive at this ending?' Spike's meeting with Sir Jimmy Crystal and his cult is a more mysterious final note, especially because of that tonal shift. And we can't really tell where it's going to lead, at least until the first trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple arrives. Which brings us back to the subject of the uncertain final chapter, and how Danny Boyle is confident it'll happen after all. As an impatient fan, I share those worries about 28 Years Later's potential finale not being greenlit. During my previous interview with the director, back when he introduced the film's 28-minute sizzle reel, I posed the question of whether or not there's a backup plan. It was then that the Yesterday director gave me the most Danny Boyle answer he could: You kind of always will make sure it comes home, because it's like we are committed to the idea of it. So we'll find a way. It's just like nature, it'll evolve so that we'll find a way of doing it. But hopefully we'll do well enough so that Sony will give us the money to complete it, and do the third one. And that will have Cillian in it. So that's the idea of it. So just to recap: Cillian Murphy is supposed to be a major part of 28 Years Later's unnamed third chapter, with the potential to appear in The Bone Temple's ending 'hand off.' But without the market reflecting the people's desire for such a story, we may not get to see it. Whether the numbers on this first movie deliver or not, that leaves me thinking about a specific final note about the next cliffhanger in the line. If you didn't like the ending of 28 Years Later, I apologize if what I'm about to say sounds like heresy. But we need to set the expectation that Nia DaCosta's entry in the saga is going to have an even bigger swing as its hand-off finale. It needs to, as middle entries in a trilogy tend to be more downbeat, while raising the stakes for a grand finale. With 28 Years Later's impressive presales going into this weekend, I'm confident that the third movie will happen after all. And after talking to Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, I also feel that we'll see Spike's story ending in the way that best suits the overarching message. So now it's just a case of getting in front of a screening of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple as soon as humanly possible. But for those of you who either haven't seen the movie or want to revisit it to form your opinion, head to your nearest theater and prepare to embrace the Rage in a good way.
