28 Days Later Returns to UK Cinemas for One Day Only: May 20, 2025
Get ready, horror fans! The groundbreaking zombie classic 28 Days Later is sprinting back to UK cinemas for a thrilling one-day-only event on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, complete with an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming 28 Years Later. Wondering what to watch to relive the rage virus terror? TGI Movie is your guide, offering cinema showtimes, film tickets, streaming options on Disney+, Netflix, or Prime Video, and tools to add 28 Days Later to your personalized watchlist. Don’t miss this chance to experience Danny Boyle’s 2002 masterpiece on the big screen and read reviews to join the undead frenzy!
Why 28 Days Later Still Haunts Us
Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, 28 Days Later redefined zombie horror when it hit cinemas in 2002. Starring Cillian Murphy as Jim, a courier waking to a ravaged London 28 days after a rage virus outbreak, the film blended gritty realism with heart-pounding terror. Its fast-moving infected, haunting score by John Murphy, and stark digital cinematography set a new standard, influencing The Walking Dead and World War Z. With a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score and £6.6 million UK box office, it’s a cult classic.
The May 20 event, hosted by chains like ODEON and Vue, marks the film’s 23rd anniversary and builds hype for 28 Years Later, the first of a trilogy releasing June 20, 2025, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. The sneak peek, exclusive to this screening, teases Boyle and Garland’s return. Book film tickets via TGI Movie to catch it in UK cinemas like never before!
Synopsis
A deadly virus escapes from a research centre and within twenty eight days the entire country is infected with the exception of a few survivors...Together they try to build a future for themselves...
What to Expect on May 20
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One-Day Event: 28 Days Later screens across UK cinemas on May 20, 2025, with select venues offering 4DX for immersive thrills. Check TGI Movie for showtimes at ODEON, Vue and more circuits.
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Attendees get a first look at 28 Years Later, fueling anticipation for the trilogy’s June debut.
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Fan Experience: Read reviews on TGI Movie to see why fans love the film’s “raw intensity” and Murphy’s breakout role. Share your thoughts post-screening to join the horror community.
Despite a source noting a May 21 US re-release, UK confirmations align on May 20, per ODEON and Vue listings.
How to Watch 28 Days Later and Prep for 28 Years Later
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Cinema Screenings: Secure film tickets via TGI Movie for UK cinema showtimes on May 20. Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast for this one-night event!
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Streaming Options: Can’t make it? Stream 28 Days Later on Disney+ or Prime Video (check Netflix for availability). Add it to your personalized watchlist on TGI Movie.
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Companion Film: Watch 28 Weeks Later (2007) on Disney+ or Prime Video to complete the saga’s context before 28 Years Later. Read reviews to guide your marathon.
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Horror Marathon: Host a zombie night with 28 Days Later and classics like Dawn of the Dead on streaming platforms. Use TGI Movie’s personalized watchlist for seamless planning.
Synopsis
Sequel to the 'what would happen if' premise of '28 Days Later' (2002) where Britain has been devastated by the release of a virus which turns the victim into a murderous rage. This time around, it's six months later and the US military have managed to restore order in the population. Unfortunately, one of the returning refugees is carrying the virus, and it won't be long before a pandemic spreads.
Synopsis
Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.
Tips for Your 28 Days Later Experience
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Grab Tickets Early: Visit TGI Movie to find UK cinema showtimes and book film tickets for May 20. One-day-only means seats won’t last!
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Stream the Classic: Stream 28 Days Later on Disney+ or Prime Video to prep or revisit post-screening. Add to your watchlist for easy access.
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Stay Hyped for 28 Years Later: Follow TGI Movie for showtimes or streaming updates on the June 20, 2025, release, starring a stellar cast.
Run, Don’t Walk, to 28 Days Later
Don’t miss 28 Days Later’s one-day return to UK cinemas on May 20, 2025, with a sneak peek at 28 Years Later. Visit TGI Movie to find UK cinema showtimes, book film tickets, stream the classic, and build your personalized watchlist.