28 Years Later, the long-awaited third film in Danny Boyle’s iconic zombie franchise, is finally streaming on Netflix just in time for spooky season.
One of the year’s biggest horror blockbusters has made its way to streaming. 28 Years Later, the long-anticipated third film in Danny Boyle’s groundbreaking zombie saga, is now available on Netflix as of September 20, 2025.
The franchise, which began with 28 Days Later in 2002, forever changed the horror genre by introducing a terrifying twist on the undead — fast-moving zombies infected with the Rage Virus. The story continued in 2007’s 28 Weeks Later, executive-produced by Boyle, which expanded the virus’s reach and the world it created. Now, over two decades after the original film, 28 Years Later breathes new life into the series, bringing the horror back to a whole new generation of fans.
The Story And Cast
Directed by Danny Boyle and written once again with Alex Garland, 28 Years Later pushes the franchise into bold new territory while keeping its visceral, high-stakes energy. This chapter introduces a cast of both familiar and fresh faces, led by Jodie Comer, Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Locke, Erin Kellyman, and Ralph Fiennes.
The film is the first entry in what has already been confirmed as a brand-new trilogy. Fans won’t have to wait long for more, either: the sequel, titled The Bone Temple, is already set to premiere in early 2026.
Streaming Details
For those who missed the theatrical run earlier this year, Netflix is now the home of 28 Years Later. The film is available to watch across all subscription tiers, including the ad-supported plan, making it widely accessible just in time for Halloween viewing parties.
For audiences looking to revisit the franchise from the beginning, the journey is easier than ever. 28 Days Later, which was notoriously difficult to find for years due to distribution issues, is now streaming free on Pluto TV. Its follow-up, 28 Weeks Later, is currently available on Hulu.
A Perfect Time To Revisit The Rage Virus
With 28 Years Later available now and The Bone Temple on the horizon, the franchise is poised for a resurgence. The Rage Virus, the fast-paced chaos of its infected victims, and the grounded, human struggles at the center of the story all remain as chilling and relevant as ever.
For horror fans, now is the perfect time to catch up — or get started — with one of the most influential zombie franchises of the 21st century.
