28 Years Later is one of the biggest zombie movies in years, and it’s the third film in the iconic survival horror trilogy.
28 Days Later, directed by Danny Boyle in 2002, tells the story of a young man, Jim (Cillian Murphy), who awakens from a coma to find himself in a post-apocalyptic world. With the help of a few survivors, he tries to endure a city overrun by a Rage Virus that turns people into bloodthirsty monsters. Besides Murphy, the film also features Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Brendan Gleeson and Megan Burns.
The follow-up to Boyle’s horror film, 28 Weeks Later, was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo in 2007. More than six months after the outbreak, the virus is dying down, and the surviving residents of the UK are returning home. However, when another infected person shows up, things yet again spiral out of control. The film features Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner and Idris Elba, among others.
The third film, directed again by Boyle, takes place nearly three decades after the outbreak of the Rage Virus. In 28 Years Later, 12-year-old Spike leaves a village on a small island to set off into the UK, now overrun by the infected. The star-studded cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell and Alfie Williams.
Here’s where to watch all the films in the franchise.
How to watch 28 Days Later for free
UK
In the United Kingdom, you can stream 28 Days Later on:
- BBC iPlayer – Free with a TV Licence
- Now – £9.99 per month. However, you can use a special offer of £6.99 a month for the first six months
Danny Boyle’s horror is also available on VOD. You can rent 28 Days Later for £3.49 or buy it for £5.99 via:
US
If you want to stream 28 Days Later in the States, currently, you can find the movie for free on Pluto TV – an ad-supported service.
You can also buy or rent the horror on:
You have to pay $3.99 to rent 28 Days Later, while buying it costs $9.99.
If you haven’t seen it, check out the trailer for the film:
How to watch 28 Weeks Later
UK
In the United Kingdom, 28 Weeks Later is available for streaming on:
- Netflix – £5.99 per month with ads / From 12.99 per month for ad-free streaming
- Disney+ – £4.99 per month with ads / From £7.99 per month for ad-free streaming
- Amazon Prime Video – £8.99 per month
You can also rent or purchase 28 Weeks Later on:
Rental costs £3.49, while to buy a movie, you need to pay £5.99 on the first four platforms mentioned above. On Sky Store, 28 Weeks Later costs £7.99.
US
American fans of the zombie movies can stream 28 Weeks Later on Hulu.
The basic ad-supported subscription costs $9.99 per month, while for an ad-free tier, you need to pay $18.99 monthly. You can also opt for the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle with Ads for $10.99 per month or buy the Disney+ and Hulu Ad-free Bundle for $19.99 per month.
In the United States, 28 Weeks Later is also available on digital services, such as:
Prices start from $2.99 for renting and $4.99 for purchase.
Here’s the trailer for the 28 Weeks Later:
How to watch 28 Years Later
28 Years Later premiered on 20 June 2025 and is currently available exclusively in cinemas. Stay tuned to learn when the film will be available for home viewing.
