28 Years Later arrives with the difficult task of continuing a story that helped define modern zombie cinema. Danny Boyle returns behind the camera and, while the result is visually and atmospherically strong, the connection to the first two films feels diluted. It’s not that there’s a lack of tension or new ideas, but the shift in tone is so marked that it’s hard to feel it as a natural continuation. The film blends bursts of high energy, frantic action sequences, and a more ambitious focus on political and social themes, touching on isolationism and cultural conflicts. This gives it personality, though it also makes the plot feel more scattered and less centered on the pure horror that defined its predecessors. The cast delivers solid performances, with characters that—at least in part—manage to engage emotionally. However, the structure feels more like the opening of a new trilogy than a closure to the previous arc, leaving the sense that we’re only watching a first act. Visually, Boyle proves once again his skill in crafting striking images: impactful shots, clever use of light, and a relentless pace. But that same energy sometimes becomes a double-edged sword, reducing cohesion and breaking the atmosphere that worked so well in the first two films. Ultimately, it’s an ambitious return with memorable moments, but also an uneven one. It brings freshness and risk, though at the cost of some of the essence that made the saga great. The future of this new chapter will depend on whether the next installments can balance innovation with continuity.