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‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Nears Release With R Rating and Strong Early Buzz

Early reactions praise Nia DaCosta’s darker, “weird” vision that centers human cruelty over the infected.

Overview

  • The sequel opens January 14 in the UK and January 16 in the U.S., continuing Sony’s mid-January rollout.
  • Nia DaCosta directs from Alex Garland’s script with Danny Boyle producing, and she describes the film as nihilistic, violent and surprising.
  • Early online reactions highlight an intense, ferocious tone and single out Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell for standout performances.
  • The film is rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, pervasive language and brief drug use.
  • Marketing has ramped up with new posters from Fandango, D-Box, 4DX and ScreenX, as the back-to-back–shot trilogy moves forward with a third chapter confirmed and the next installment reported as fast-tracked.