Overview
- In theaters now, the second entry in the new ‘28’ trilogy is directed by Nia DaCosta from an Alex Garland script and runs 109 minutes via UIP/Sony.
- It picks up immediately after the 2025 film and follows two intertwined threads: a survivor drawn into Jimmy Crystal’s cult and Dr. Ian Kelson’s study of an Alpha infected named Samson.
- Critics highlight DaCosta’s command of tone, a powerful climax, and standout performances from Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell, noting a deliberate shift from Danny Boyle’s frenetic style.
- Consistent with producers’ framing, the story emphasizes that surviving humans—not the infected—constitute the greater threat in this phase of the franchise.
- Coverage notes a brief return by Cillian Murphy, confirms there is no post‑credits scene, and reports a third installment is planned with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland attached and Murphy in talks.