28 Years Later OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Danny Boyle's post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film

The long-awaited third installment of the 28 Days Later franchise, 28 Years Later, is set to make its OTT debut in India on September 20, 2025, on Netflix. The film, which was written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle, had a theatrical release on June 20, 2025, and is now heading for streaming three months later.

Continuing legacy of the fury virus saga

Building on the events in 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), 28 Years Later is the third installment in the series. Nearly three decades after the fury virus initially escaped from a biological weapons facility, Boyle and Garland, who worked together on the previous film, return to deepen the plot.

The film features Jodie Comer as the sick mother Isla, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the scavenger husband Jamie, Alfie Williams making his acting debut as the son Spike, who is twelve years old, and Ralph Fiennes as the survivor and ex-doctor Dr Ian Kelson. One of the most talked-about aspects of the film is Williams' performance.

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Plot overview and setting

The story takes place on a small island connected to the mainland by a fortified causeway in a world where severe quarantines and illness have not yet completely subsided. It follows a group of survivors living on this island. Unsettling facts regarding the infected's evolution and the darker alterations among other survivors are revealed to Jamie when he sets out on a mission outside the island.

The production brought back together members of the original creative team, including cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle. Cillian Murphy, who starred in the first film and was also an executive producer, made a triumphant comeback to the franchise.

Upcoming sequel

Shot back-to-back with its upcoming sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple—scheduled for release in January 2026—the film represents a major revival of the franchise after nearly two decades of inactivity.

The majority of critics gave 28 Years Later favourable reviews when it came out in June. Boyle's direction and Garland's screenplay, which fused terror with a coming-of-age survival story, garnered positive reception. The film grossed $151.2 million worldwide against its $60 million production budget, reinforcing the ongoing appeal of the series.

Netflix premiere

Viewers who were unable to watch the theatrical release will have another opportunity to witness Boyle and Garland's return to one of the most significant horror realms of modern cinema when it premieres on Netflix India on September 20.

FAQs:

Q: When will 28 Years Later release on OTT in India?

A: 28 Years Later will premiere on Netflix India on September 20, 2025.

Q: Who directed 28 Years Later?

A: The film is directed by Danny Boyle, who also helmed the first film, 28 Days Later (2002).

Q: Is 28 Years Later a sequel?

A: Yes, it is the third installment in the franchise, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007).