Is a virus like 28 Days Later possible?

While thankfully, a Rage Virus such as the one seen in 28 Days Later and its underrated sequel 28 Weeks Later doesn’t actually exist (not yet anyway), the contagion was indeed inspired by real viruses. These viruses may not be apocalyptic, but if one gets them, their life is about to get really bad, really fast.

Will there be a follow up to 28 Weeks Later?

In 2019, once again, Boyle said that the movie was somewhat in works, while in 2020 and 2021 respectively, both Imogen Poots and Cillian Murphy stated they’d be interested in returning as their characters to the series. And now, here we are in 2022, a full 15 years later, and still no third movie.

Is 28 Days or weeks later better?

28 Days Later also has the more iconic scenes, from Jim’s still chilling walk around the abandoned London to Frank’s shock infection when a single drop of blood lands in his eye. In contrast, 28 Weeks Later most famous sequences are more action-focused, such as a helicopter slicing up a field full of the infected.

What’s the difference between 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later?

The difference for 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later is that they while are so different, they feel like two original movies that happen to follow each other in a plot sequence. It’s a resemblance of using WWII as the backdrop for movies like Letters from Iwo Jima and Saving Private Ryan.

Who is responsible for releasing the virus in 28 Days Later?

2) Who is responsible for releasing the deadly virus? A highly contagious, rage-inducing virus is unleashed in Great Britain after a group of animal rights activists attempt to free chimpanzees infected with the virus in Cambridge.

Is there a 3rd movie to 28 Days Later?

Directed by Danny Boyle, 28 Days Later premiered in 2002, breathing new life into the zombie genre. It spawned a successful sequel, 28 Weeks Later, in 2007, but never returned for a third installment, even as we got novels and comic books.