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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Directed byNia DaCosta
Written byAlex Garland
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySean Bobbitt
Music byHildur Guðnadóttir[1]
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • 16 January 2026 (2026-01-16)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It was shot back-to-back with its predecessor 28 Years Later (2025), and serves as the fourth instalment overall in the 28 Days Later film series. The film stars Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes, and Cillian Murphy.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will be released on 16 January 2026, by Sony Pictures Releasing. A sequel to The Bone Temple is in development.

Cast

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  • Alfie Williams as Spike, Jamie's son who is on a personal quest on the mainland
  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie, a scavenger and widower who is in search of his son
  • Jack O'Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, a cult leader[2]
  • Emma Laird as Jimmima, a member of Jimmy's cult
  • Maura Bird as Jimmy Jones, a member of Jimmy's cult
  • Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink, a member of Jimmy's cult
  • Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, a survivor of the outbreak
  • Chi Lewis-Parry as "Samson," a physically imposing Alpha leader of the infected
  • Cillian Murphy as Jim, a former bicycle courier and survivor of the original outbreak. Murphy reprises his role from 28 Days Later.[3]

Production

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Development

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In April 2024, a sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) was reportedly in development, with Nia DaCosta in talks to direct the film, taking over from Danny Boyle, and Alex Garland returning to write the screenplay.[4] In June 2024, via a copyright filing, the title of the film was seemingly revealed to be 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple.[5] In December 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson seemingly revealed he would return for the film, saying "we did one and two back to back".[6]

The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.[7]

Filming

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Principal photography began on 19 August 2024.[8] In September 2024, Cillian Murphy was spotted filming in Ennerdale, Cumbria with a crew reportedly attached to the film.[9]

Release

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on 16 January 2026.[10]

Sequel

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The film was announced as part of a planned trilogy,[8] with Garland serving as screenwriter for all three.[11] In January 2025, Boyle confirmed that he would direct the final film in the trilogy.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Hildur Guđnadóttir to Score Nia DaCosta's '28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple'". Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Jack O'Connell". Conway Van Gelder Grant. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Danny Boyle confirms Cillian Murphy will appear in the "28 Years Later" sequel". Business Insider. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (10 April 2024). "'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta In Talks To Helm Part Two Of New '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. ^ Bolt, Neil (24 June 2024). "28 Years Later Sequel Title Revealed in Copyright Filing". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  6. ^ Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks Kraven the Hunter, Pietro, Kick-Ass | Happy Sad Confused. YouTube. 13 December 2024. Event occurs at 41:10. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. ^ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D529 / 2024-02-21
  8. ^ a b Tabbara, Mona (19 August 2024). "Alex Garland and Andrew Macdonald talk '28 Years Later' trilogy, casting indie films and the importance of producers". Screen Daily. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  9. ^ Lake District: Cillian Murphy seen filming 28 Years Later in Ennerdale
  10. ^ Stephan, Katcy (19 December 2024). "'28 Years Later' Sequel 'The Bone Temple' Gets January 2026 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  11. ^ Jones, Ellan E. (30 March 2024). "Civil War film-maker Alex Garland: 'In the US and UK there's a lot to be very concerned about'". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  12. ^ Travis, Ben (9 January 2025). "28 Years Later Takes 'A Wholly Different Approach' To The Infected Saga, Says Danny Boyle". Empire.
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