CinemaCon 2025: Sony Panel Highlights with "28 Years Later", Beatles Biopics and More
Four Beatles movies are in development
CinemaCon 2025, one of the biggest film events of the year, is currently running from March 31 to April 3. Hollywood's biggest studios are coming together in Las Vegas to present their upcoming highlights. On site, fans can expect new trailers and announcements from Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, and more.
28 Years Later: Director Talks About the Planned Films and Cillian Murphy
Sony kicked things off - and had some news to share. Trailers were also shown on site: One of them for "28 Years Later", focusing on Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character. "28 Years Later" awaits us in cinemas on June 20, 2025. The sequel "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" also already has a release date, namely January 16, 2026.
Director Danny Boyle spoke about how he would like to see another movie in the series. He is planning a "28 Years Later" trilogy, which will also be connected through the cast. However, the final part has not yet been approved by Sony and is dependent on how the other movies perform at the box office.
Regarding Cillian Murphy, Danny Boyle advises fans to be patient: they need to wait a little for the Hollywood star's next appearance. Boyle thus confirms once again that although Murphy will not be in "28 Years Later", he will probably feature in at least one of the other sequels.
We hope that the new trailer will reach us soon. You can take another look at the first one here.
Beatles Biopic: Four Movies Planned!
At its panel, Sony also announced that four movies about the Beatles are currently in development. The company is pursuing an unusual concept: a separate film is to be made for each of the four band members. All four films are to be released in theaters in April 2028. At the panel, the unique release strategy was described as "the first binge-able theatrical experience".
The leading actors have also already been cast: Paul Mescal will be seen as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, "Stranger Things" star Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. All four films will be directed by "James Bond" director Sam Mendes.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
A trailer for the horror sequel "I Know What You Did Last Summer" was also screened at the event. It featured two actors from the original films, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt. The theatrical release is scheduled for July 18, 2025.
Karate Kid: Legends and other films
New footage was shown for "Karate Kid: Legends". The Jackie Chan film will be released on May 30, 2025. New trailers were also presented for Darren Aronofsky's latest film "Caught Steeling" starring Austin Butler and "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey". For the latter, Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie have already been cast. The film is scheduled for release on September 19, 2025.
"Spider Man 4" and "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse"
Of course, it should also be mentioned here that Sony had news to announce about "Spider-Man 4" with Tom Holland and the new animated film "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse". You can read all the information here.
A Look Back at "28 Days Later" and "28 Weeks Later"
Without question, "28 Years Later" is one of the most anticipated movies of the year for many fans worldwide. The first two films, "28 Days Later" and "28 Weeks Later", are two iconic films of the post-apocalyptic genre that deal with the devastating effects of a virus pandemic.
28 Days Later
In "28 Days Later" by director Danny Boyle, the protagonist Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up after a coma to find himself in a London ravaged by an aggressive virus that turns people into raging zombies. The film is characterized by a dark atmosphere, gripping action and social reflection. Other roles include Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston and Brendan Gleeson.
28 Weeks Later
The sequel "28 Weeks Later", directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, tells a story with different protagonists. The film places a stronger focus on military interventions and the moral dilemmas that arise in times of crisis. The cast included Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner and Robert Carlyle. Both films were praised for their innovative approach to zombie cinema.
