28 Years Later is the highly anticipated third installment in the iconic survival horror trilogy that began with 28 Days Later in 2002. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film follows the story of Jim (Cillian Murphy) as he navigates a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the Rage Virus. Joined by a group of survivors, Jim must fight to stay alive in a city filled with bloodthirsty monsters. The star-studded cast also includes Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Brendan Gleeson, and Megan Burns.
The sequel, 28 Weeks Later, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo in 2007, picks up six months after the initial outbreak. As the virus begins to wane, survivors return to the UK only to face another wave of infection. The film features Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, and Idris Elba.
In the latest installment, 28 Years Later, set nearly three decades after the initial outbreak, a 12-year-old boy named Spike embarks on a journey through the infected UK. The ensemble cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, and Alfie Williams.
For fans looking to revisit the franchise, here’s where you can stream or purchase each film:
### How to Watch 28 Days Later for Free
#### UK
– BBC iPlayer – Free with a TV Licence
– Now – £9.99 per month (special offer of £6.99 for the first six months)
– VOD – Rent for £3.49 or buy for £5.99
#### US
– Pluto TV – Free (ad-supported)
– VOD – Rent for $3.99 or buy for $9.99
### How to Watch 28 Weeks Later
#### UK
– Netflix – £5.99 per month (with ads) / From £12.99 per month (ad-free)
– Disney+ – £4.99 per month (with ads) / From £7.99 per month (ad-free)
– Amazon Prime Video – £8.99 per month
– VOD – Rent for £3.49 or buy for £5.99 (Sky Store for £7.99)
#### US
– Hulu – Basic subscription for $9.99 per month (ad-supported)
– VOD – Rent from $2.99 or buy from $4.99
### How to Watch 28 Years Later
28 Years Later premiered in cinemas on 20 June 2025 and is currently exclusively available for theatrical viewing. Stay tuned for updates on when the film will be available for home viewing.
Don’t miss out on the thrilling conclusion to the 28 Days Later trilogy. Watch all three films to experience the full impact of this groundbreaking zombie saga.
