# 28 Years Later film trilogy development

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> Updated: 2026-10-09T16:36:05.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Director Danny Boyle has confirmed that the third installment of the ‘28 Years Later’ trilogy is currently ‘on the back burner.’ While Boyle maintains that screenwriter Alex Garland has completed a ‘fantastic script,’ the project lacks the necessary financing to proceed.

Several factors are contributing to the delay. The commercial performance of the recent chapter, ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ which earned approximately $58 million against a $63 million budget, has created uncertainty regarding the trilogy’s future. Additionally, Garland is currently occupied with a major adaptation of the video game ‘Elden Ring’ for A24.

Speaking at the London Film Festival, Boyle clarified that while the script is ready, the project is not a current priority for Sony Pictures. Despite these hurdles, Boyle expressed hope that the film will eventually be produced to complete the trilogy. He also confirmed that Cillian Murphy is expected to reprise his role as Jim.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Danny Boyle puts third ‘28 Years Later’ film on hold

Director Danny Boyle says the third ‘28 Years Later’ film is on the “back burner” due to financing issues and screenwriter Alex Garland’s commitment to an ‘Elden Ring’ adaptation.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danny-boyle-puts-third-28-years-later-film-on-standby

### 2026-09-30: Danny Boyle confirms 28 Years Later Part 3 is in development

Director Danny Boyle confirmed that the third ‘28 Years Later’ film is moving forward with a script by Alex Garland and a major role for Cillian Murphy.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danny-boyle-confirms-28-years-later-third-film-will-be-made

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