'28 Years Later' Uses iPhones and Drones in Filming

Danny Boyle's upcoming horror sequel '28 Years Later' uses up to 20 iPhone 15 Pro Max devices for select sequences, with custom rigs enabling 180-degree shots and a 'poor man's bullet time' effect. Apple provided technical assistance for the production. The film employs an unusually wide 2.76:1 aspect ratio to heighten unease and immerses viewers in action, especially during violent scenes. In addition to iPhones, the filmmakers used drones and mounted cameras on actors and animals, blending modern and traditional filming methods for a distinctive visual style. This approach updates the original film's found-footage aesthetic, reflecting how a 2025 apocalypse might be captured on contemporary devices. Boyle collaborated with screenwriter Alex Garland and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.