’28 Years Later’ Arrives on Digital Streaming Platforms This Week

The horror thriller ’28 Years Later’ is set to debut on digital streaming platforms this week, following its theatrical release in June 2025. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, it is the third installment in the series that began with ’28 Days Later’ in 2002. The film continues the story of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a virus that causes violent behavior. The plot follows a group of survivors living in isolation on a small island, but tensions rise when one of the group ventures onto the mainland, discovering both the horrors of the infected and the darker side of human survival. Despite being similar to zombies, the infected in the movie are not undead, as emphasized by director Danny Boyle. The film, which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, is expected to be available for purchase or rent on digital platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video, and YouTube. The film has grossed $150 million worldwide, proving its popularity at the box office. The narrative also draws inspiration from the COVID-19 pandemic, with themes of evolving risk-taking and adapting to new realities. ’28 Years Later’ is set to release for premium video on demand (PVOD) on July 29, 2025, at a rental price of $19.99 for a 48-hour period.