28 Years Later: Horror Film Hits Digital Platforms
With its release on digital platforms, fans of the horror genre can now experience the thrilling sequel to the 2007 film, which explores themes of risk-taking and evolution in the face of danger, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The highly anticipated horror thriller "28 Years Later" is set to release digitally on July 29, 2025, allowing viewers to buy or rent the film, after earning over $150 million worldwide and becoming the third-biggest outright horror movie of the year.
The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, reunites the original "28 Days Later" team and follows a group of survivors living on a quarantined island. The story revolves around a father-son duo who venture into the mainland, discovering secrets and horrors that have mutated both the infected and other survivors. The movie stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, and its success has sparked hopes for a third installment in the trilogy.
Despite not charting in the top ten domestically, the film added $565,000 from North American audiences and $1 million overseas, bringing its total to $150 million worldwide. The film's success is crucial in securing the green light for a third entry in the new trilogy, with director Nia DaCosta having already filmed 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The movie's performance has given Sony the confidence to consider production on the third film, with Cillian Murphy set to return in a major role.
The film will be available on platforms like Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and YouTube, with a purchase price of $24.99 or a rental option for $19.99. Although it is not currently streaming free on any subscription-based services, it is expected to be streaming on Netflix in the near future due to a Sony-Netflix output deal.