Watch the 28 Days Later films in order: 28 Days Later (2002), 28 Weeks Later (2007), 28 Years Later (2025) and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Release order and story order are the same.
- Titles
- 4
- Films
- 4
- Watch time
- 7 hours
- Box office
- $365 million
- Avg IMDb
- 6.6
28 Days Later movies in release order
Here is every 28 Days Later title in the order it came out, 2002 to 2026: 4 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Days Later | 2002 | Film | 1h 53m | 6 |
| 2 | 28 Weeks Later | 2007 | Film | 1h 39m | 6.8 |
| 3 | 28 Years Later | 2025 | Film | 1h 55m | 6.6 |
| 4 | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | 2026 | Film | 1h 49m | 7.2 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For 28 Days Later, release order and story order are the same thing: every film picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with 28 Days Later and go in release order.
The whole thing is 7 hours. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings.
The three highest rated: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (7.2), 28 Weeks Later (6.8), and 28 Years Later (6.6).
Every 28 Days Later movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2002 · Film · 1h 53m
28 Days Later
Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.
Why it matters: Jim wakes from a coma in an empty London, 28 days into the Rage Virus outbreak.
- Starring
- Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, and Brendan Gleeson
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Box office
- $83 million on a $8 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6
No. 02 · 2007 · Film · 1h 39m
28 Weeks Later
Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.
Why it matters: NATO resettles London, and two children bring the virus back.
- Starring
- Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, and Jeremy Renner
- Director
- Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- Box office
- $72 million on a $15 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 73%
No. 03 · 2025 · Film · 1h 55m
28 Years Later
Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, a heavily-defended island survives connected to the mainland by a single causeway. When one of the group leaves the island into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.
Why it matters: A boy from a quarantined island crosses to the mainland with his sick mother.
- Starring
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Box office
- $151 million on a $60 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 88%
No. 04 · 2026 · Film · 1h 49m
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.
Why it matters: Spike falls in with Jimmy Crystal's gang while Dr Kelson tames an Alpha.
- Starring
- Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, and Jack O'Connell
- Director
- Nia DaCosta
- Box office
- $59 million on a $63 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%
28 Days Later box office and budgets
The 4 28 Days Later films with reported numbers have grossed $365 million worldwide on about $146 million in combined budgets, roughly 2.5 times what they cost. The biggest is 28 Years Later at $151 million, 41% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by 28 Days Later ($83 million) and 28 Weeks Later ($72 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to 28 Days Later, which made 10 times its $8 million budget. The weakest was 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple at 93% of its $63 million budget. As a rule of thumb, a film needs about two and a half times its budget at the box office to cover marketing and the theaters' cut.
The best and worst rated 28 Days Later movies
Across 4 rated titles, 28 Days Later averages 6.6 on IMDb. The top of the list is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple at 7.2, then 28 Weeks Later (6.8) and 28 Years Later (6.6). At the bottom: 28 Days Later (6) and 28 Years Later (6.6).
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple7.2 · RT 91%
- 28 Weeks Later6.8 · RT 73%
- 28 Years Later6.6 · RT 88%
- 28 Days Later6
Who appears in the most 28 Days Later movies
Alfie Williams leads with 2 appearances as Spike, ahead of Ralph Fiennes (2) and Jack O'Connell (2). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie Williams | Spike | 2 | 28 Years Later (2025) to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) |
| Ralph Fiennes | Dr. Kelson | 2 | 28 Years Later (2025) to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) |
| Jack O'Connell | Sir Jimmy Crystal | 2 | 28 Years Later (2025) to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) |
| Chi Lewis-Parry | Samson | 2 | 28 Years Later (2025) to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) |
28 Days Later directors and creators
3 filmmakers have directed or created 28 Days Later; Danny Boyle has the most, with 2.
- Danny Boyle28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Years Later (2025)
- Juan Carlos Fresnadillo28 Weeks Later (2007)
- Nia DaCosta28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
How long it takes to watch every 28 Days Later movie
All 4 titles add up to 7 hours. That is about 4 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is 28 Years Later at 1h 55m.
The 4 best rated films: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later, and 28 Days Later.
Everything takes about 8 days.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Upcoming 28 Days Later movies
- 28 Years Later: Part IIIDate to be announced
Common questions
What order should I watch the 28 Days Later movies in?
Watch the 28 Days Later films in order: 28 Days Later (2002), 28 Weeks Later (2007), 28 Years Later (2025) and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Release order and story order are the same.
How many 28 Days Later movies and shows are there?
There are 4 titles in the 28 Days Later franchise: 4 films and 0 series, released from 2002 to 2026. 1 more is announced: 28 Years Later: Part III.
How long does it take to watch all the 28 Days Later movies?
About 7 hours for all 4 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first 28 Days Later title in chronological order?
28 Days Later, set in London. In release order the first is 28 Days Later (2002).
What is the next 28 Days Later release?
28 Years Later: Part III, date to be announced.
What is the best 28 Days Later movie?
By IMDb score, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) at 7.2, followed by 28 Weeks Later at 6.8.
What is the highest-grossing 28 Days Later movie?
28 Years Later (2025), with $151 million worldwide. 28 Days Later films have made $365 million in total.
Who has appeared in the most 28 Days Later movies?
Alfie Williams, in 2 of them as Spike.
What is the longest 28 Days Later movie?
28 Years Later, at 1h 55m.
Keep reading
Recap28 Days Later recap: the story so far4 titles recapped
Skip guideWhat can you skip in Game of Thrones?2 titles you can skip
RecapChainsaw Man recap: the story so far2 titles recapped
Watch order guideHow to watch the One Piece movies in order8 titles · 498 hours
Skip guideWhich Star Wars movies can you skip?5 titles you can skip
Watch order guideHow to watch the Star Trek movies in order26 titles · 735 hours