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The 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later franchise follows the devastating spread and long-term aftermath of a deadly rage virus originating in a British research facility. Beginning with a small group of London survivors twenty-eight days after the outbreak, the narrative progresses through subsequent decades, exploring the bleak fate of the British Isles, a heavily-defended surviving island, and shocking new relationships that could change the world. Because the movies unfold across specific temporal jumps spanning decades, watching them in chronological release order is essential for following the progression of the virus and the surviving characters.

28 Days Later
Movie, 2002
This foundational movie starts the franchise by showing how a killer virus escapes a British research facility and plunges London survivors into a desperate struggle against the infected.

28 Weeks Later
Movie, 2007
Set six months after the initial spread, this sequel shows Americans daring to set foot on the British Isles after the rage virus seemingly kills everyone.

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Movie, 2025
This installment jumps twenty-eight years after the outbreak, focusing on a heavily-defended island connected to the mainland where a traveler uncovers dark horrors and secrets.
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Movie, 2026
Continuing the narrative arc, this entry follows Dr. Kelson's shocking new relationship and Spike's inescapable nightmare encounter with Jimmy Crystal.
Read the ending explained| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Days Later | Movie | 2002 | ★ 7.2 | Not yet |
| 2 | 28 Weeks Later | Movie | 2007 | ★ 6.6 | Not yet |
| 3 | 28 Years Later | Movie | 2025 | ★ 6.6 | Ending explained |
| 4 | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Movie | 2026 | ★ 7.1 | Ending explained |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the first movie released in 2002, 28 Days Later, which introduces the origin of the killer virus and the initial struggle of the London survivors.
Yes, following the release order is recommended because the films progress sequentially through major time jumps, beginning twenty-eight days after the outbreak and moving forward through weeks and years.
None of the entries should be skipped, as each movie contributes essential narrative details regarding the virus, the survivors, and the unfolding events across the different time periods.
Watch in this order: 1. 28 Days Later, 2. 28 Weeks Later, 3. 28 Years Later, 4. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2002 and 2026.
28 Days Later has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.2 out of 10.
28 Years Later, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.