Tue Dec 17 09:50:00 UTC 2024: **Sony Re-Releases ’28 Days Later’ Digitally Following Viral Sequel Trailer**
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The overwhelming success of the trailer for “28 Years Later” has prompted Sony to re-release the original 2002 zombie film, “28 Days Later,” digitally on December 18th. The sequel’s trailer garnered an astonishing 146.1 million global views, making it the most-watched horror trailer of 2024 and the second most-watched trailer of all time, exceeding the viewership of trailers for major horror films like “The Nun,” “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” and “Halloween.” This surge in interest prompted Sony to capitalize on the renewed fan excitement.
“28 Years Later,” a sequel to Danny Boyle’s critically acclaimed “28 Days Later,” stars Cillian Murphy, who reprises his role from the original, alongside Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jack O’Connell. The film is directed by Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The massive viewership (excluding TikTok views to maintain accurate comparative data) has also signaled strong potential for the new film, which reportedly has a $75 million budget.
The original “28 Days Later,” which grossed close to $150 million globally alongside its sequel “28 Weeks Later,” is now available for purchase and rental across digital platforms. The film depicts a post-apocalyptic London overrun by rage-infected humans, a scenario that continues to resonate with audiences, as evidenced by the tremendous response to the sequel’s trailer.
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