24-Year-Old Zombie Franchise Trilogy Is Dominating on Streaming

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The zombie movies, known for their realistic and intense style, are becoming popular again on HBO Max, with all three films currently ranking high on the platform’s global charts. This renewed interest comes just before the release of the fourth movie, which will also be available to stream.

Even years after changing the face of zombie horror, the film series remains popular, demonstrating that its dark stories and thrilling action continue to resonate with viewers around the globe.

28 Days, Weeks and Years Later are all streaming hits for HBO Max

The “28 Days Later” movies are gaining popularity on HBO Max. “28 Years Later” is currently number four, followed by “28 Days Later” at number six, and “28 Weeks Later” at number eight, according to FlixPatrol. This increase in viewership is happening just before the new film, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” arrives on Netflix, suggesting renewed interest in the series.

The film series began in 2002 with 28 Days Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Cillian Murphy starred as Jim, a man who awakens from a coma to find London devastated by a quickly spreading Rage virus. The film was produced by DNA Films and distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures. It was well-received by critics and is credited with revitalizing the zombie horror genre. It currently has an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 7.5 on IMDb.

28 Weeks Later continued the story, focusing on the aftermath of the initial outbreak. The film centers on the U.S. military’s attempt to regain control of London, and was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo with leading roles played by Jeremy Renner and Rose Byrne. While reviews weren’t as universally positive as the first film, it still performed well with both critics and audiences, earning a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.8 score on IMDb.

Nearly twenty years after the original, “28 Years Later” jumped the story ahead and revisited the bleak, intense atmosphere of the first film, focusing on the lasting effects of the virus. The trilogy as a whole is known for its realistic, raw style, its reliance on physical effects rather than CGI, and its powerful emotional impact. Now, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” continues the story in a world still struggling with widespread disorder.

Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on ComingSoon.

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2026-02-26 15:56