It may be 28 years later, But Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s long-running zombie apocalypse sequel looks to be worth the wait, judging by the evidence from the first trailer.

Accompanied by the unsettling sound of a Taylor Holmes recording of Rudyard Kipling’s war poem BootsThe trailer shows a post-apocalyptic world in which Aaron Taylor-Johnson walks through the green fields of England with a bow and arrow.

Almost two decades later 28 days laterThe second film appears to see Cillian Murphy’s Jim in zombie form, towering over Jodie Comer’s character after apparently being infected with the “rage virus.”

The Oscar winner’s name isn’t found on the promotional posters, meaning Murphy likely won’t be a major part of the sequel, despite serving as an executive producer. Murphy wasn’t there 28 weeks later.

“Time has healed nothing,” is the tagline of the film from Sony Pictures, which premieres on June 20, 2025 and serves as the first part of a film 28 years later Trilogy. Franchise newcomers include Taylor-Johnson, Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman and Jack O’Connell.

Andrew MacDonald and Peter Rice serve as producers alongside Garland and Boyle. 28 years later is produced by Columbia Pictures in association with BFI, DNA Films and Decibel Films.