28 Days Later Timeline ( Real )

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November 1, 2002

Release of '28 Days Later' in the United Kingdom

The British post-apocalyptic horror movie '28 Days Later' directed by Danny Boyle was officially released in the United Kingdom.

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April 4, 2003

Release of '28 Days Later' in the United States

The movie '28 Days Later' was released in the United States and gained significant attention for revitalizing the zombie horror genre.

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2001

Filming of '28 Days Later'

Principal photography for the movie '28 Days Later' took place primarily in London and surrounding areas in England.

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2006

Announcement of '28 Days Later 2'

A sequel to '28 Days Later', titled '28 Days Later 2' was announced but later evolved into '28 Weeks Later'.

28 Days Later Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 0

Outbreak of Rage Virus

Animal rights activists release infected chimpanzees from a laboratory, triggering the spread of the Rage virus in the UK.

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Day 28 after outbreak

Jim Awakens from Coma

Jim wakes up in a deserted hospital in London, unaware of the virus outbreak.

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Day 28 after outbreak

Jim Finds London Desolate

Jim explores a deserted London, discovering the city abandoned and in ruins.

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Day 29 after outbreak

Encounter with Infected Individuals

Jim is attacked but saved by other survivors, Selena and Mark.

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Day 30 after outbreak

Mark is Infected and Killed

Mark is infected by the infected and killed, increasing danger to survivors.

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Day 30 after outbreak

Meeting Frank and Hannah

Jim and Selena meet Frank and his daughter Hannah, and join forces to survive.

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Day 32 after outbreak

Encounter at Safe Zone Military Base

Survivors find a military base that claims to be safe but harbors dangerous intentions.

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Day 33 after outbreak

Military Betrayal and Rescue

The military plans to experiment on survivors; Jim, Selena, Frank, and Hannah escape with the help of infected animals.

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Day 34 after outbreak

Search for Sanctuary and Hope

Survivors seek a safe place to live amid the ravaged environment.