The Last of Us Is Better Than 28 Days Later, Says Alex Garland

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Alex Garland believes The Last of Us is better than his zombie horror film 28 Days Later.

What did Alex Garland say about The Last of Us?

In the realm of gaming, I found myself nestled in a chat with the mastermind behind The Last of Us, Neil Druckmann, for Sony’s Creator to Creator podcast. It was an honor to let him know that his game left such a lasting impact on me. With a heart full of admiration, he listened intently as I eagerly explained what makes The Last of Us so captivating for me.

In essence, The Last of Us surpasses 28 Days Later in terms of writing quality, although we won’t delve into the directorial aspects for the sake of avoiding unnecessary comparisons. Both works are well-known to me, and I understand their respective creative processes.

Regarding The Last of Us, I found myself exclaiming, ‘Wow, this is so much deeper and impactful.’ Indeed, it was deeply moving. To be clear, I have great affection for 28 Days Later, but when it comes to The Last of Us, it’s in a league of its own. Naturally, it has influenced me.

Druckmann then revealed that the third act in 28 Days Later inspired David in The Last of Us.

Neil Druckmann’s television rendition of The Last of Us, co-created with Craig Mazin, will resume for its second season on HBO on April 13, 2025. Notably acclaimed, Season 1 of The Last of Us is often hailed as one of the finest adaptations from a video game.

In the coming year, Garland revisits the 28 Days series with a new installment titled “28 Years Later”. This film, penned by Garland and directed by Danny Boyle, is set to release on June 20, 2025. The movie marks the beginning of a new trilogy, with the second part, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”, scheduled for premiere on January 16, 2026.

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2025-03-11 16:40