How to Watch 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later in Order
To watch 28 Years Later, start with 28 Days Later.
Watch 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later in release order for a first viewing — start with 28 Days Later (2002). There are 4 films, released between 2002–2026. That is 7.3 hours of viewing. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 3.8 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 128 Days Later2002Essential113m
- 228 Weeks Later200799m
- 328 Years Later2025Essential115m
- 428 Years Later: The Bone Temple2026109m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 128 Days Later20027.2
- 228 Years Later: The Bone Temple20267.1
- 328 Weeks Later20076.6
- 428 Years Later20256.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later?
For a first viewing, watch 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later in release order, starting with 28 Days Later (2002) and ending with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later films are there?
There are 4 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later films.
Can I skip any 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later films?
2 of the 4 films carry the main story: 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later?
Start with 28 Days Later, released in 2002. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later?
Watching every 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later film takes 7.3 hours. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 3.8 hours.
Last updated August 28, 2026