The highly anticipated sequel to the iconic horror film 28 Days Later has finally released its first trailer, shocking fans everywhere. Directed by Danny Boyle, 28 Years Later brings back Cillian Murphy in a role that is both unexpected and unsettling.
In the trailer, viewers see a chilling image: Murphy’s character, Jim, who was the hero of the original film, now appears among the infected. This twist has left fans stunned, with many sharing their reactions online. One fan wrote on Reddit, “The one-second shot of Cillian Murphy is giving me a bone-deep sense of terror.” Another fan commented, “Seeing the ‘hero’ end up like that makes it feel more ‘real’ than a movie should have any right to lol.”
The film features a strong cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer, who play survivors in a world still devastated by the rage virus. Ralph Fiennes also joins the cast, adding more depth to the storyline. Fiennes recently shared that the plot centers around a young boy trying to find a doctor to save his dying mother in a world filled with infected people.
28 Years Later brings back the original creative team, with Boyle directing and Alex Garland writing the script. Their goal is to capture the same intense, gritty energy that made the 2002 film a genre-defining classic.
The film is set to release on June 20, 2025, and is the first part of a planned trilogy. The next film, 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, is already in production.
The trailer has sparked discussions all over social media, with fans analyzing every detail and speculating on what will happen to their favorite characters. Jim’s transformation into one of the infected adds a deeper emotional layer to the story, highlighting the fragility of humanity in the face of an unstoppable epidemic.
As excitement builds, 28 Years Later promises a gripping look at survival, loss, and the human spirit in a world ravaged by the rage virus.
