28 Years Later 3’s filming start window and director Danny Boyle’s involvement has been revealed. Directed by Boyle, who was behind the original28 Days Later, theupcoming28 Years Laterintroduces an all-new group of survivors living on a small island community in the UK, including Jamie (Aaron Taylor Johnson), Isla (Jodie Comer), and their 12-year-old son Spike (Alfie Williams). Their story will unfold across an entire trilogy, beginning with Boyle’s28 Years Laterand continuing in28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, which has already been filmed.
Now, ahead of the new trilogy’s launch, the third movie already has a filming start window and a director. According toEmpire,Boyle will be back to direct the third28 Years Latermovie, which is still untitled. However, filming won’t begin until after audiences have had the chance to see and respond to the first film.
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Danny Boyle directed the original28 Days Laterwhich, with its fast-moving infected and character-driven drama, is credited with reinvigorating the zombie genre and sparking a revival.Boyle has brought much of his innovation backto28 Years Later, shooting the entire movie on an iPhone 15 Pro Max with numerous specialized attachments. Boyle also takes the franchise in a terrifying new direction with28 Years Laterwhich, set almost three decades after the outbreak, begins with the Rage Virus having evolved, mutating not only the infected but the survivors as well.
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Boyle waiting for audiences to respond to the first film before going into production on the third shows thathe cares about what the fans think, and may even be willing to incorporate their feedback.28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, will seemingly explore more of the titular mysterious temple seen in the28 Years Latertrailer. After that, Boyle will be back for the third and final film, and though exact plot details are unknown, it will complete the story of Jamie, Isla, and Spike.
Our Take On Danny Boyle Directing 28 Years Later 3
Why He’s The Obvious Choice
Danny Boyle returning to direct the third and final installment of thenew28 Years Latertrilogypromises an exciting conclusion to the story of Jamie, Isla, and Spike. The director redefined the zombie genre decades ago with28 Days Later, and he will bring that same visionary prowess not only to28 Years Later, but also to the third and final film in the trilogy. Boyle is known for his ability to blend horror with human drama, which bodes incredibly well for the conclusion of Jamie, Isla, and Spike’s story in28 Years Later 3.
28 Years Laterreleases on June 20, followed byThe Bone Templeon July 17, 2025.
