Sony Greenlights 28 Years Later III, Garland Script
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- Danny Boyle told JoBlo that filming 28 Years Later III was delayed because the British location only permits shooting at certain times of year, causing the crew to “run out of time.”
- Danny Boyle said he hopes production can resume next year, adding “fingers crossed” for a 2025 shoot.
- Sony confirmed, via a Deadline exclusive, that it is moving forward with 28 Years Later III, with Alex Garland returning to write the screenplay.
- Sony shot the first two installments of the new trilogy back‑to‑back, with Boyle directing 28 Years Later and Nia DaCosta directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
- Cillian Murphy hinted he may reprise his role as Jim from the original 2002 film for the upcoming third installment.
Why it matters: Sony and the 28 Years Later franchise gain a concrete production window for the long‑awaited finale, while delays risk losing audience momentum, box‑office upside, and the strategic advantage of releasing before the next horror‑season surge.
