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‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Shares New Image as Sequel’s ‘Weird’ Tone Takes Center Stage

New interviews underscore a darker, stranger focus on human cruelty over the infected.

Overview

  • Empire unveiled a new image spotlighting Ralph Fiennes’s return as Dr. Kelson in Nia DaCosta’s sequel.
  • Sony’s synopsis signals a shocking new relationship for Kelson and a nightmare spiral for Spike under Jimmy Crystal.
  • DaCosta and Jack O’Connell characterize the film as “weird,” “demented,” and more unsettling than the previous chapter.
  • The Bone Temple is set for theatrical release on January 16, 2026, with UK cinemas opening the same day.
  • Written by Alex Garland and produced by Danny Boyle, the film was shot back-to-back with its predecessor, a third installment is confirmed, and a brief Cillian Murphy appearance is reported as expected but not detailed.