Who knew that one the very best and most memorable films of the yr can be totally not like something we anticipated it to be? “28 Years Later” (which we reviewed right here) had all of the makings of changing into merely the most recent normal zombie film, releasing at a time when nothing new may presumably be completed with this post-apocalyptic style. Might we by no means doubt the dream crew of director Danny Boyle and author Alex Garland once more, who joined forces as soon as once more to recreate the magic of the unique “28 Days Later” over twenty years after the very fact. As an alternative of a hacky and superficial legacy sequel, we got a soulful and meditative coming-of-age story about accepting the inevitability — and even the sweetness — of dying.
After having fun with an immensely profitable run on the field workplace, “28 Years Later” is now set for its highly-anticipated launch on residence media. Viewers can be happy to know that the sequel is now accessible to look at on Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) codecs, giving everybody the chance to both buy the movie for $24.99 or lease for $19.99 by means of the net platform of your selection — Fandango at Dwelling, Google Play Films, Amazon, or Apple. Which means you may relive these harrowing sequences between Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s household patriarch Jamie and his younger son Spike (Alfie Williams) searching down contaminated as a ceremony of passage, or revisit the achingly shifting moments between Spike, his mom Isla (Jodie Comer), and the enigmatic Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) within the so-called Bone Temple. Or, in case you’re actually feeling frisky, have a blast yet again with these wild ultimate 5 minutes of “28 Days Later” (after which learn our explainer afterwards in case you’re nonetheless confused).
And if all that wasn’t sufficient, followers can now look ahead to an official launch date for the 4K UHD SteelBook, Blu-ray, and DVD launch of “28 Years Later” within the months forward.
28 Years Later will debut on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD in September
From its first body to its final head-scratching one in essentially the most gonzo ending of the yr, “28 Years Later” grabbed maintain of our consideration and refused to let go. Now, we now have the possibility to pour over each gorgeous shot yet again, because the film is now accessible to look at at residence. However for these not happy with a mere digital launch, the bodily media collectors on the market can look ahead to a extra in depth product full of bonus options, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and extra goodies. The 4K UDH SteelBook, Blu-ray, and DVD launch of “28 Years Later” will hit the cabinets of each main retailer on September 23, 2025, with the next specials:
- Days to Years
- Capturing the Chaos
- The Survivors
- Changing into the Contaminated
- Behind the Cameras
And if that weren’t sufficient, followers will not have to attend for much longer for the following entry on this reinvigorated franchise. “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” can be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nia DaCosta and is scheduled to launch in theaters early subsequent yr on January 16, 2026. Ought to that show profitable, there are plans for a 3rd film to cap off this new trilogy — one that may closely characteristic returning star Cillian Murphy, reprising his function because the bicycle courier Jim from the unique “28 Days Later.” Hopefully, some all-inclusive field set for all of the movies down the road will embrace extra in-depth bonus materials for hardcore film nerds.
