Netflix US Sets Streaming Release for $150M Horror Sequel 28 Years Later

Danny Boyle's 2025 zombie thriller 28 Years Later, the third installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, became the most successful film in the series, grossing over $150 million worldwide against a $60 million budget. The film stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Alfie Williams, and was written by Alex Garland. It is set 30 years after the outbreak of the Rage virus, following a group of survivors on a quarantined island off northern England. After its theatrical release in June 2025 and premium video on demand availability in July, Netflix announced that 28 Years Later will begin streaming in the U.S. on September 20, a standard three-month window post-theatrical release. The streaming debut precedes the sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, scheduled for January 2026, which was shot back-to-back with the current film and directed by Nia DaCosta. This Netflix release will likely attract more viewers to the franchise ahead of the new sequel's launch.