The long-awaited sequel to the iconic horror film 28 Days Later has finally unveiled its first trailer, sending shockwaves through the fan community.
Directed by Danny Boyle, 28 Years Later brings back Cillian Murphy in a role that’s both unexpected and chilling.
In the newly released trailer, viewers are confronted with a haunting image: Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim, now among the infected.
This revelation has left fans reeling, as Jim was the central figure who navigated the chaos of the original film.
One fan expressed their astonishment on Reddit, stating, “The one second shot of Cillian Murphy is giving me a bone deep sense of terror.”
Another wrote: “Seeing the ‘hero’ end up like that makes it feel more ‘real’ than a movie should have any right to lol.”
A third penned: “Absolutely incredible. Sent chills down my spine. Really excited for this.”
The film boasts a stellar cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer, who portray survivors in a world still ravaged by the relentless “rage virus.”
Ralph Fiennes also joins the ensemble, adding depth to the narrative. Fiennes previously shared insights into the plot, revealing that the story centers on a young boy seeking a doctor to save his dying mother amidst the plague of infected humans.
28 Years Later marks the return of the original creative duo, with Danny Boyle directing and Alex Garland penning the script.
Their collaboration aims to recapture the raw intensity that made the 2002 film a genre-defining masterpiece.
The film is slated for release on June 20, 2025, and is the first installment of a planned trilogy, with the subsequent film, 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, already in production.
The trailer has ignited discussions across social media platforms, with fans dissecting every frame and speculating about the fate of beloved characters.
The unexpected twist of Jim’s transformation into one of the infected adds a poignant layer to the narrative, challenging viewers to confront the fragility of humanity in the face of an unrelenting epidemic.
As anticipation builds, 28 Years Later promises to deliver a harrowing exploration of survival, loss, and the enduring human spirit in a world forever changed by the rage virus.
