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28 Years Later Debuts at $60M, Sets Up Bone Temple Sequel

Critical acclaim underscores strong reception for the Danny Boyle–Alex Garland reboot ahead of Nia DaCosta’s filmed follow-up

Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Spike (Alfie Williams) in 28 Years Later
Director Danny Boyle poses for photographers upon arrival at the World premiere of 28 Years Later, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Not Cillian Murphy and not the scariest zombie in the movie - Sony
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Overview

  • 28 Years Later marks the franchise’s revival nearly two decades after its last installment, reuniting director Danny Boyle with writer Alex Garland.
  • The film grossed $60 million worldwide in its opening weekend, outpacing Boyle’s previous legacy sequel on debut figures.
  • The film’s striking visuals and emotional depth have drawn praise for its portrayal of a 12-year-old navigating post-apocalyptic Britain.
  • A prologue retcons prior European spread to reposition the Rage Virus as contained within the UK, restoring the series’ British focus.
  • Filming is complete on the sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Garland, with Cillian Murphy set for a limited return when it opens January 16, 2026.