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28 Years Later’s $63M Debut Advances Trilogy With Bone Temple Sequel

Its strong box office reception has secured a January 16, 2026 release date for the sequel now in post-production.

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Spike and Jamie running from Alpha in 28 Years Later
Danny Boyle directing Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the 28 Years Later set.

Overview

  • Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland reunite for the first film in the series with Nia DaCosta set to helm the second installment.
  • The movie was shot using iPhone 15 smartphones equipped with custom lenses and specialized rigs to create a distinctive visual style.
  • Critics have praised 28 Years Later, which holds an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score and has grossed over $63 million worldwide.
  • 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was filmed back-to-back with its predecessor and enters post-production ahead of its scheduled release.
  • Cillian Murphy is set to return in the sequel and is expected to play a major role in the trilogy’s concluding chapter.