Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Danny Boyle Says Third 28 Years Later Film Awaits Funding
There may be another 28 Years Later movie, but it is not moving forward right now.
Danny Boyle says Alex Garland has already written a script.
The film still needs money before it can be made.
Boyle said it is on the back burner, which means it is not a priority at the moment.
Garland is also working on a film adaptation of the video game Elden Ring for A24.
The latest film, The Bone Temple, leaves room for the story to continue.
Boyle said he hopes the next film will happen.
Danny Boyle says the third 28 Years Later film is on the back burner.
Alex Garland has completed a script, but the project needs funding.
Boyle said the film is not currently a priority.
Garland is occupied with an adaptation of the video game Elden Ring for A24.
The Bone Temple leaves open the possibility of another instalment.
- Who
- Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are involved in the proposed third film.
- What
- The third 28 Years Later film is on hold despite having a completed script.
- When
- Boyle discussed the project during a special conversation at the BFI London Film Festival; the article gives no date for the conversation.
- Where
- The conversation took place at the BFI London Film Festival.
- Why
- The project is awaiting funding, and Garland is occupied with an Elden Ring adaptation for A24.
- Franchise
- 28 Years Later
- Proposed film status
- On the back burner and awaiting funding
- Scriptwriter
- Alex Garland
- Director quoted
- Danny Boyle
- Garland's other project
- An adaptation of the video game Elden Ring for A24
- Latest chapter mentioned
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
- Boyle's comment venue
- BFI London Film Festival