Fans of the 28 Days Later franchise are buzzing with excitement following the release of the first trailer for 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic horror films 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007).
The gripping preview teases an intense, post-apocalyptic world while fueling speculation about a possible return of Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed a fleeting glimpse of what appears to be a zombie-like version of Jim lurking behind Jodie Comer’s character in a field.
While Murphy’s name is conspicuously absent from promotional materials, he is listed as an executive producer on Sony Pictures’ official website, adding intrigue to the mystery surrounding his involvement.
The new film stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, who are seen battling the infected in various high-stakes scenarios.
Set nearly three decades after the original rage virus outbreak, the story follows a group of survivors living in quarantine on a remote island.
Their fragile peace shatters when one member ventures to the mainland, uncovering horrifying mutations that have affected both the infected and the remaining human population.
The trailer’s eerie opening features children watching the Teletubbies theme song on a dusty TV, its innocent melody contrasting starkly with the grim visuals that follow.
A chilling recitation of Rudyard Kipling’s war poem Boots plays ominously over intense fight scenes, shattered church windows, and haunting religious symbols, including a Bible verse from Revelation scrawled alongside the name “Jimmy.”
Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, the creative minds behind the original film, return for the third installment, ensuring continuity in its dark, gritty storytelling.
Social media reactions have ranged from excitement over Murphy’s possible return to concerns that the trailer might have revealed too much.
28 Years Later is set to hit theaters on June 20, promising a terrifying new chapter in the apocalyptic saga where, as its tagline warns, “Time didn’t heal anything.”
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