28 Years Later: Fans question ending amid Power Rangers comparisons
The ending of 28 Years Later has divided fans after an unexpected twist that many are comparing to Power Rangers. While the film features tense action and horror sequences, it closes with a stylised scene that caught audiences off guard.
As Spike (Alfie Williams) faces a swarm of infected, a group in colourful tracksuits appears, fighting off zombies with martial arts. Their leader, Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell), invites Spike to join them. The dramatic shift in tone, featuring coordinated moves and vibrant outfits, drew immediate comparisons to the classic action series.
On social media, viewers shared mixed reactions. One wrote, 'The ending of 28 Years Later was crazy where Df the power rangers came from,' while another commented, 'I didn't expect a cameo from the power rangers.' A third added, 'I swear some of the choices in that movie are just baffling and that ending straight up does feel like an episode from Power Rangers.'
Some pointed to a Power Rangers toy shown earlier in the film as a potential clue to the ending. 'Spike had some sort of Power Ranger toy that he was gonna take with him and his dad,' one viewer noted.
Director Danny Boyle addressed the scene in an interview with The Independent, saying, '[The ending] is about reintroducing evil into what has been a compassionate environment,' and explained that each film explores a theme—this one, the nature of evil.
As discussion continues, anticipation grows for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, set to release on January 16, 2026.
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28 Years Later: Fans question ending amid Power Rangers comparisons
The ending of 28 Years Later has divided fans after an unexpected twist that many are comparing to Power Rangers. While the film features tense action and horror sequences, it closes with a stylised scene that caught audiences off guard. As Spike (Alfie Williams) faces a swarm of infected, a group in colourful tracksuits appears, fighting off zombies with martial arts. Their leader, Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell), invites Spike to join them. The dramatic shift in tone, featuring coordinated moves and vibrant outfits, drew immediate comparisons to the classic action series. On social media, viewers shared mixed reactions. One wrote, 'The ending of 28 Years Later was crazy where Df the power rangers came from,' while another commented, 'I didn't expect a cameo from the power rangers.' A third added, 'I swear some of the choices in that movie are just baffling and that ending straight up does feel like an episode from Power Rangers.' Some pointed to a Power Rangers toy shown earlier in the film as a potential clue to the ending. 'Spike had some sort of Power Ranger toy that he was gonna take with him and his dad,' one viewer noted. Director Danny Boyle addressed the scene in an interview with The Independent, saying, '[The ending] is about reintroducing evil into what has been a compassionate environment,' and explained that each film explores a theme—this one, the nature of evil. As discussion continues, anticipation grows for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, set to release on January 16, 2026.
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