28 Days Later

Rage Virus Reaches Continental Europe

c. May 14, 2003 · The infection spreads beyond Britain after the collapse of the safe district response. Best-guess date: 28 days after Code Red, matching the sequel's final Paris jump.

Code Red in Isle of Dogs District

c. April 16, 2003 · Don Harris infects others in the repopulated safe district, collapsing NATO containment.

Death of Don Harris

c. April 16, 2003 · Best-guess year-precision death event for Don Harris.

NATO-Led Repatriation Begins in London

c. April 15, 2003 · International forces begin staged civilian return to secured districts. Best-guess date: 28 weeks after the initial outbreak, inferred from 28 Weeks Later setup.

Rural Recovery and Distress Banner Signal

c. November 29, 2002 · Jim, Selena, and Hannah recover in a remote cottage and display a large signal banner. Best-guess month: December 2002, inferred from calmer weather, elapsed healing time, and changed group dynamics.

Jim Is Left for Dead and Returns to the Mansion

c. November 1, 2002 · Soldiers abandon Jim, who survives and re-enters the compound to free Selena and Hannah. Best-guess date: early November 2002, inferred from overnight injury survival and predawn-to-daylight progression.

Mansion Collapse and Major West's Death

c. November 1, 2002 · Jim unleashes captive infected soldiers and the military command structure collapses. Best-guess date: same day as Jim's return, inferred from uninterrupted combat sequence through daylight.

Survivors Drive North Toward Manchester

c. October 31, 2002 · The group follows the soldiers' radio broadcast promising sanctuary. Best-guess month: late October 2002, inferred from immediate departure after regrouping and persistent autumn weather.

Major West's Soldiers Betray the Survivors

c. October 31, 2002 · The military unit reveals plans to coerce the women and control the group. Best-guess date: same night as arrival, inferred from continuous sequence between briefing, dinner, and confinement.

Frank Is Infected at the Military Checkpoint

c. October 31, 2002 · Frank is infected by contaminated blood from above and is immediately killed by soldiers. Best-guess date: one to two days after London departure, inferred from travel pacing and overnight stop rhythm.

Frank and Hannah Join the Survivor Group

c. October 30, 2002 · Jim and Selena connect with Frank and Hannah in a London tower block. Best-guess date: next morning, inferred from overnight shelter transition and daylight departure planning.

Infected Reach Jim's Parents' Home

c. October 29, 2002 14:00 · Jim finds his parents dead by suicide in London. Best-guess date: same day as his awakening, inferred from his immediate cross-city movement and daylight continuity across scenes.

Jim Meets Selena and Mark

c. October 29, 2002 12:00 · Selena and Mark rescue Jim inside London. Best-guess date: same day as hospital awakening, inferred from uninterrupted action and unchanged weather/light conditions.

Rage Virus Escapes Cambridge Lab

c. October 1, 2002 · Animal-rights activists release an infected chimpanzee, triggering the initial Rage outbreak.

Birth of Jim

c. 1975 · Best-guess year-precision birth event for Jim.

Birth of Don Harris

c. 1965 · Best-guess year-precision birth event for Don Harris.

Birth of Selena

c. 1965 · Best-guess year-precision birth event for Selena.

Birth of Hannah

c. 1964 · Best-guess year-precision birth event for Hannah.