The first trailer for 28 years later was released, generating excitement for the long-awaited sequel to 28 days later and 28 weeks laterarriving in the summer of 2025. There has already been a lot of buzz among fans since the 28 years later The trailer includes several shocking revelations that point to big changes in the future of the franchise. Furthermore, as this new film is intended to be the first in a trilogy, 28 years later it will certainly introduce an interesting new story and cast that could be extended throughout these films.
28 days later gained popularity upon its release in 2002 for its scathing social critique, great performances and unique, not-quite-zombie infection in a modern London setting. In the same way, 28 weeks later maintains the setting and tone of the first film, which helps both films feel grounded in the realities of a pandemic, but still includes new characters. Now, none of the main characters from the first two films appear in the new one. 28 years later trailer, and the tone of the film seems to have changed a lot as well.
28 Days Later Bone Temple Moves Away From 28 Days Later Grounded Tone
The implications of the cult significantly change the tone of the 28 Days franchise
Despite being a post-apocalyptic horror film 28 days later is still quite realistic, but the appearance of the bone temple in 28 years later proves that the film is heading in a new direction. As 28 days after the start of a pandemic is not a long time compared to 28 years, the protagonists of the main film still hope to return to a somewhat normal life. They have faith in the government and the military and hope that a cure or solution will be found, although they quickly discover that this faith is misplaced.
On the other hand, a lot can change in 28 years, especially considering the catastrophic event that occurred. It makes sense that society changed when people realized that help wasn't coming. Thus, it is appropriate that 28 years later will move away from the more grounded horror that 28 days later present, towards a society based on worship. While the trailer shows that the infected still play a big role, it will be interesting to see how a new group like the Bone Temple Cult will bring back themes of human villainy.
28 years later, Evolved Infected continues to move into horror and fantasy territory
The infected look more like fantasy monsters in the new trailer
While some of the infected that Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character sees in the distance look reminiscent of the “zombies” from the first two films, other images shown in the trailer look completely different. 28 years laterThe trailer shows infected people who have evolved to be much more deadly than before. In one sequence, Taylor-Johnson is being chased and the infected behind him appears to be twice his height. Similarly, a soldier is shown being grabbed by something from above, implying that the creature is larger and stronger than a human.
Although it is unclear whether the infected also became more intelligent in their evolution, the 28 years later trailer introduces infected who are even more deadly and exciting than ever.
Just as survivor society has changed in 28 years, it seems reasonable that the Rage virus could also have evolved. In 28 days laterthose infected were just humans infected by the virus, so their physical form did not change, only their mental capacity. 28 years later makes it clear that those infected have now changed physically. Although it is unclear whether the infected also became more intelligent in their evolution, the 28 years later trailer introduces infected who are even more deadly and exciting than ever.