"28 Years Later" Revives the Rage — A Bloody Strong Box Office Comeback
So let’s talk about the movie that’s got horror fans buzzing again — 28 Years Later . Yes, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic 28 Days Later is finally here, and it’s not just a nostalgic return — it’s making serious noise at the box office.
This new entry from Sony, directed by the legendary Danny Boyle and penned by Alex Garland, brought in a powerful $14 million on its opening day in the U.S. alone, sprinting toward a $30 million domestic debut over the weekend. Add in the global tally, and we’re looking at a total of $60 million worldwide. Not bad for a film that’s picking up the story more than two decades after the original zombie apocalypse shook up the genre back in 2002.
Critics are loving it. Reviews have been solid, with particular praise going to its sharp direction, gritty tone, and strong performances from an all-new cast — Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and rising talent Alfie Williams. It’s clearly not just riding on nostalgia — this film stands on its own. That said, general audiences seem a bit more split, giving it a CinemaScore of “B,” which isn’t unusual for a horror release but worth watching as it continues its theatrical run.
And if you're wondering whether this is a one-and-done deal, think again. Sony is already ahead of the curve with a sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple directed by Nia DaCosta, slated for January 2026. Plus, there’s even talk of a third film to round out the trilogy — but that one hinges on how this current release performs. So far, signs are good.
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Internationally, it’s showing real strength too. The UK launch topped the charts with $6.4 million, while Mexico came in strong with $2.7 million. Other markets like Australia, Korea, and France are all adding solid numbers to the pot. In fact, the film’s global debut outperformed other recent horror entries like Evil Dead Rise and Smile 2 , which is no small feat.
Meanwhile, not every studio is celebrating. Over at Disney, Pixar’s newest original animated feature Elio is facing a harsh reality. Despite a hefty $150 million production budget and decent reviews, it’s opened to just $35 million worldwide — the lowest debut in Pixar history. This follows the studio's high point just last year with Inside Out 2 , which exploded with a $155 million U.S. debut. Compared to that, Elio ’s launch is a serious gut punch.
It’s a stark contrast: one film rising from the dead — literally and figuratively — while another stumbles right out of the gate.
So if you're a fan of slow-building dread, gritty dystopias, and clever sequels that don’t just coast on past success, 28 Years Later is definitely one to catch in theaters. The Rage virus hasn’t lost its bite — in fact, it might just be more infectious than ever.
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