A new film in the 28 Years Later series is in the works, according to director Danny Boyle, who confirmed during a masterclass in Zurich on September 30, 2026, that the third installment will be made. The script has already been written by Alex Garland, and Cillian Murphy, who won an Oscar in 2024 for Oppenheimer, will play a significant role. This will be the third film in the series, which began with 28 Days Later in 2002, followed by 28 Weeks Later in 2007, and 28 Years Later: The Dead Zone in January 2026, despite the second film's poor performance at the box office. Boyle said the third film, which will be called 28 Years Later 3 or possibly another title, is being made because fans continue to request it. However, he has not yet determined the exact release date. The script by Alex Garland is complete, but Boyle admits he does not know when filming will begin. Sony, which approved the project in December 2025, has not provided any further updates since the underperformance of The Dead Zone. The film's setting presents a unique challenge. Boyle told JoBlo in May that the story is set in a region of the United Kingdom where filming can only occur during specific times of the year. The production missed the 2026 window, and Boyle hopes to begin filming in 2027. Sony has yet to announce a title, release date, or full cast for this final installment. Only the return of Cillian Murphy is confirmed, as stated by Boyle himself. Cillian Murphy, who first gained recognition as Jim in 28 Days Later (2002), will return in this final film with a much more prominent role than his brief appearance at the end of The Dead Zone. Boyle teased that the film will feature a lot of Cillian Murphy. "As for whether he will still take his shirt off, I don't know. He has an Oscar now!" Boyle also shared his surprise at Murphy's physique when they first filmed scenes for 28 Days Later: "When they took his clothes off on the set, I couldn't believe it. He looked like Iggy Pop! Everything was shiny. The guy doesn't even work out, he's just naturally like that."