Regardless of uncertainty in regards to the subsequent sequel, the perfect horror franchise of the twenty first century, 28 Days Later, is dominating streaming on HBO Max.
After the success of 28 Days Later in 2002, the franchise took an unconventional route, returning in 2007 with the sequel 28 Weeks Later that focuses on a very totally different group of characters contending with the Rage Virus. The collection remained dormant till a brand new trilogy started in 2025 with 28 Years Later, adopted by a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, in 2026. Despite the fact that the most recent film had a stellar reception, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple‘s disappointing field workplace has raised questions on whether or not the trilogy’s last movie will occur.
However, 28 Years Later and 28 Days Later at the moment are within the fourth and fifth spots on HBO Max’s international streaming charts. 28 Years Later is the primary film on the charts for 14 totally different nations, together with Croatia, Hungary, Poland, and Serbia, whereas 28 Days Later is within the second spot in these similar nations. Neither movie is accessible on HBO Max in america.
From Danny Boyle’s distinct filmmaking model to how Alex Garland’s script depicts the Rage Virus, 28 Days Later grew to become a contemporary horror basic. These contaminated by the Rage Virus are nonetheless alive, so that they can’t be thought of zombies, however the movie nonetheless helped revitalize the zombie style. The fast-moving contaminated people are terrifying, however the film emphasizes that there’s a good better horror. As if this is not sufficient, 28 Days Later additional cemented its legacy with beloved characters, together with Jim (Cillian Murphy) and Frank (Brendan Gleeson), and Jim even makes his franchise return in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’s ending.
Whereas 28 Days Later has a “Licensed Contemporary” 87% critics’ rating and 85% viewers rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critiques for 28 Years Later have been extra blended. As indicated by the 88% rating, critics appreciated it, however audiences gave it a 63%. Boyle and Garland returned to ship one other chilling and surprisingly heartfelt horror film almost three many years after the in-universe outbreak of the Rage Virus. Whereas Garland additionally wrote the script for The Bone Temple, Nia DaCosta directed this time, and the sequel obtained a franchise-high 92% critics’ rating and 88% viewers rating.
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Film |
Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Rating |
Rotten Tomatoes Viewers Rating |
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28 Days Later (2002) |
87% |
85% |
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28 Weeks Later (2007) |
73% |
66% |
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28 Years Later (2025) |
88% |
63% |
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) |
92% |
88% |
It was reported in December that 28 Years Later III was transferring ahead with Garland writing the script and Murphy in talks to return, however it’s unclear whether or not this may nonetheless occur after The Bone Temple‘s field workplace efficiency. Regardless, 28 Days Later stays a preferred and critically acclaimed horror franchise, and if the worldwide streaming numbers on HBO Max are any indication, there’s substantial curiosity in seeing one other installment.
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Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Imogen Poots, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell
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28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later