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'28 Years Later' Breaks Horror Presale Records Ahead of Release

Sony's high-budget sequel is bolstered by a record-breaking trailer launch, positioning it for a projected $34 million opening weekend.

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Zombie in 28 Years Later trailer

Overview

  • In its first day of ticket sales, '28 Years Later' became the top-selling horror presale of 2025, surpassing titles such as Sinners and Final Destination: Bloodlines.
  • The film's trailer drew 60.2 million global views in 24 hours, the biggest horror trailer launch of 2024, and won three Golden Trailer Awards including best of show.
  • Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the movie arrives in cinemas on June 20, 2025, and will be followed by '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' on January 16, 2026.
  • Sony’s $75 million budget is nearly ten times that of the original, with principal photography conducted on rigs of up to 20 modified iPhone 15 Pro Max devices equipped with cine lenses.
  • The sequel reunites audiences with a group of survivors living on an island defended by a single causeway, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.