Overview

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is slated for a January 16, 2026 release after being filmed back-to-back with June’s trilogy opener to preserve narrative continuity.
• DaCosta said she inherited the principal ensemble of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams while holding leeway to cast additional roles and develop new locations.
• She revealed that her sequel will expand Spike’s storyline and give Jack O’Connell’s character greater focus.
• She credited Alex Garland’s screenplay for drawing her to the project and said her chief change was requesting more infected to heighten the film’s horror.
• Cillian Murphy’s return as his original character is anticipated but remains unconfirmed.