Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later Debuts With 95% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The long-awaited sequel 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, has been released to critical acclaim, achieving an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score around 94-95%, the highest in the franchise. The film reunites key figures from the original 28 Days Later and features strong performances from Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with Cillian Murphy involved as an executive producer but not reprising his original lead role. Set 28 years after the initial outbreak of the rage virus, the story follows isolated survivors on a quarantined island and explores themes of nationalism, isolationism, and societal mutation in a post-pandemic world. Critics praise the film as a fresh and emotionally resonant take on the zombie genre, blending thrilling horror with thoughtful social commentary, though some note its unconventional narrative approach. The movie’s relatively modest $75 million budget suggests it will likely be a box office success, complementing its strong critical reception. Overall, 28 Years Later is regarded as a standout horror film in 2025 and a revitalizing entry in the 28 Days Later series.