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Sony Moves Ahead With Third 28 Years Later Film as Alex Garland Writes and Cillian Murphy Enters Talks

The move follows enthusiastic early screenings for Nia DaCosta’s The Bone Temple before its January 16, 2026 opening.

Overview

  • Alex Garland is writing the trilogy’s third installment, which Sony advanced after strong fan and press reactions to The Bone Temple.
  • Cillian Murphy, an executive producer on the new films, is in talks to return after a brief appearance in The Bone Temple.
  • Danny Boyle remains a producer and has voiced interest in directing the third film, though no director is confirmed.
  • A newly released featurette emphasizes the Rage Virus’s continued evolution and highlights the sequel’s focus on human cruelty and cult dynamics.
  • Sony shot the first two entries back-to-back; 28 Years Later earned about $151.3 million worldwide on a roughly $60 million budget, helping pave the way for the greenlight.