28 Days Later has long been hailed as one of the best apocalypse films ever made. Even more rare is the fact that it grew into a massively successful franchise, introducing new characters and stories while maintaining box-office success, fan loyalty, and a new generation of fans for more than two decades. The original film premiered in 2002, with Cillian Murphy taking the lead as Jim, a character audiences quickly embraced and fell in love with. Five years later, 28 Weeks Later debuted with no Murphy in sight, leaving viewers to wonder what had become of Jim.

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