’28 Years Later’ fans go wild for “masterpiece” trailer: “Danny Boyle is so back”

The latest trailer for Danny Boyle’s zombie horror sequel 28 Years Later has landed online, and fans are excited by what they see.

• READ MORE: Everything we know about ‘28 Years Later’ and its proposed sequels

A sequel to 2002’s 28 Days Later, the official synopsis reads: “It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. Still living in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amid the infected.

“One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of them decides to venture into the dark heart of the mainland, he soon discovers a mutation that has spread to not only the infected, but other survivors as well.”

The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer. It also sees Boyle return to the directors chair after handing over the reigns of 2007’s 28 Weeks Later to Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. Alex Garland, the writer of the original film, also returns.

On X (formerly Twitter), fans shared their initial thoughts on the clip, which features soldiers being terrorised by The Infected, zombies flooding into a church, and a further look at the cast in character. “Well, that looks terrifying!” quipped one, while another added: “I can’t stress this enough.. This is one of the few movies that I’m really really excited to watch”.

Well, that looks terrifying!

— Travis Frailey (@sumtimesfrailey) April 17, 2025

I can't stress this enough..

This is one of the few movies that im really really excited to watch. I know ita going to be good.

I just know it! and i can't wait to see it.

— Bae Lvnx (@Baelvnx) April 17, 2025

Some thought it would make a worthy addition to the celebrated series of films, with one saying: “Terrifying zombies, suspenseful scenes, intense soundtracks, and a gripping storyline… This franchise is an absolute masterpiece.” Another added: “Is it too early to say that Danny Boyle is so back because of 28 years later? Maybe just great trailers but good lord… I hope its a feast.”

Terrifying zombies, suspenseful scenes, intense soundtracks, and a gripping storyline… This franchise is an absolute masterpiece

— BuzzVault (@memeland__ofc) April 17, 2025

is it too early to say that danny boyle is so back because of 28 years later? Maybe just great trailers but good lord… I hope its a feast.

— Darcy (@ImThat0nePerson) April 17, 2025

One eagle-eyed viewer spotted symbols popping up sporadically in the trailer, suggesting: “We got some hidden messages in here.”

We got some hidden messages in here. pic.twitter.com/ed5jDX86YZ

— Rclarke115 (@Rclarke1159) April 17, 2025

Finally, a user posted about the first film’s influence on the genre. “28 days later got me into horror” they said. “28 years later bout to make my nightmares look like sweet dreams. We’re not ready for what Danny Boyle’s about to unleash.”

28 days later got me into horror… 28 years later bout to make my nightmares look like sweet dreams we're not ready for what danny boyle's about to unleash

— deathpixie (@deathpixiexx) April 17, 2025

28 Years Later is in cinemas from June 20, with a follow up titled The Bone Temple, directed by Nia Costa, coming in 2026. Recently, Boyle revealed that original star Cillian Murphy would be appearing at some point in the franchise.

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