28 Years Later’s Opening Weekend: Will It Gross Over $45.5 Million Domestically?
28 Years Later’s Opening Weekend: Will It Gross Over $45.5 Million Domestically?
28 Years Later will arrive in movie theaters in the United States on June 20, 2025, serving as a follow-up to 28 Weeks Later (2007) and 28 Days Later (2002).
The upcoming film will reunite acclaimed director Danny Boyle with the series’ original screenwriter, Alex Garland, which is generating hype among fans of the movies.
With the release around the corner, many are wondering how much the flick will make in ticket sales once it arrives in movie theaters. Keep reading to learn if 28 Years Later is likely to gross over $45.5 million domestically during its opening weekend.
The trajectory of the odds for this BEO bet indicates it is most probable that 28 Years Later will gross over $45.5 million in total domestically during its opening weekend::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
The Film Series Has a Strong Track Record
Opening weekends can shape a movie’s return, as it often accounts for a third of its overall domestic success.
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28 Years Later: Opening Weekend Domestic Box Office Prediction
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner 28 Years Later. Domestic Box Office: Opening Weekend Total (45.5) Over | 28.79% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner 28 Years Later. Domestic Box Office: Opening Weekend Total (45.5) Under | 24.39% |
A strong early performance can lead to more showings and longer dates at the box office, helping a flick to gross a considerable sum.
Fortunately for Columbia Pictures, the film series has a strong track record for ticket sales. For example, the first flick, 28 Days Later, grossed $84.6 million internationally on an $8 million budget, and 28 Weeks Later earned $65 million on a $15 million budget.
Given the film series history at the box office and a much larger budget of $75 million, the studio appears confident that the movie will attract many ticket sales following its release this summer.
Plus, BEO betting odds are showing the film has a strong chance of totaling over $45.5 million domestically during its opening weekend. If so, it’s likely to gross a considerable sum before it leaves the silver screen.
If the movie achieves $45 million or more during its first three days domestically, it will place it in a strong position to recoup its budget and boost confidence ahead of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which is scheduled for release on January 16, 2026.
28 Years Later is Expected to be a Box Office Hit
The long-awaited sequel is expected to perform well at the box office for various reasons.
In addition to reuniting Boyle and Garland, the trailer received an incredible 60.2 million views internationally within the first 24 hours of its release.
As a result, it is now the most-watched horror trailer in movie history, with only It: Chapter Two rivaling it for the top spot with 96 million views within 24 hours.
The studio is seemingly confident in the success of 28 Years Later, as it was filmed back-to-back with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
Plus, the movie has a stellar cast that’s likely to draw a crowd, as it stars Jodie Comer (The Bikeriders), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Jack O’Connell (Sinners), and Emma Laird (The Brutalist).
Critic Reviews Will Shape the Movie’s Success
Like most movies, 28 Weeks Later’s early reviews will determine how well it performs at the box office during its opening weekend and beyond.
It is believed critics and industry insiders were treated to the first 28 minutes of the film recently.
While the early reviews are under embargo, the initial feedback about the movie is reportedly positive, which could make horror fans eager to buy tickets to watch the film once it arrives in movie theaters on June 20, 2025.
