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‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Opens, Showcasing Nia DaCosta’s Bold Franchise Shift

Early reviews spotlight a tonal pivot that puts human cruelty at the center of the horror.

Overview

  • The new chapter is now in theaters in multiple countries, directed by Nia DaCosta from an Alex Garland script and led by Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell.
  • Sony Pictures frames this installment around survivors as the primary threat rather than the infected, reflecting the series’ evolving focus.
  • A key thread follows Dr. Ian Kelson’s fraught bond with an Alpha infected named Samson, probing questions of trust without relying on nonstop action.
  • Critics describe the film as visually inventive and distinctive within the saga, praising DaCosta’s direction even as they note its deliberate tonal departure.
  • The runtime is 109 minutes, there is no post‑credits scene, and the concluding film is in development with Danny Boyle and Garland attached, with Cillian Murphy reportedly in talks.