28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel to Danny Boyle’s acclaimed zombie saga, is proving to be a box office juggernaut. In just its second week, the film has officially crossed the $100 million milestone globally, making it the most successful entry in the 28 Days Later franchise to date.
According to Box Office Mojo, the film has earned $52 million internationally and $50 million in the US, for a total of $103 million worldwide. The movie’s success comes despite stiff competition from major titles like Brad Pitt’s F1 and M3GAN 2.0. Over the recent weekend, the film posted steady numbers in its domestic market, with $2.9 million on Friday, $3.8 million on Saturday, and another $2.9 million on Sunday.
Internationally, 28 Years Later saw strong box office pull in countries like the UK, Mexico, Australia, and South Korea, helping to solidify its global success.
When compared to its predecessors, the film is clearly ahead:
- 28 Days Later (2002): $74.9 million worldwide
- 28 Weeks Later (2007): $72.3 million worldwide
- 28 Years Later (2025): $103 million (and counting)
Despite this impressive run, the film currently ranks 16th on the 2025 Worldwide Box Office chart. Topping the list are titles like:
- Ne Zha 2 (Chinese animated film)
- A Minecraft Movie
- Lilo & Stitch
- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
- How to Train Your Dragon
However, 28 Years Later has still outperformed other high-profile releases such as Karate Kid: Legends and The Accountant 2.
Directed by Danny Boyle, the film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes. Its official synopsis reveals a post-apocalyptic world still trapped in a brutal quarantine decades after the rage virus outbreak. A group of survivors isolated on an island face grim revelations when one of them ventures into the infected mainland — discovering that both the infected and uninfected have changed in horrifying ways.
With its strong critical reception, intense storytelling, and now a record-breaking box office haul, 28 Years Later firmly re-establishes the franchise as one of the most impactful in modern horror cinema.