28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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Twenty-eight years. A generation scarred. And now, the nightmare returns. Nia DaCosta directs, Alex Garland writes, as *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* explodes onto the screen. Shot back-to-back with its predecessor, this is the fourth chapter in the relentless saga of the Rage Virus. Prepare for Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry to drag you into the darkness.
Mark your calendars for January 16, 2026. Sony Pictures Releasing unleashes it. And yes, a sequel is already brewing.
So, what awaits us in this ravaged England? Spike, Jamie's hardened teenage son, is thrust into the terrifying world of Sir Jimmy Crystal's gang – acrobatic killers in a land consumed by the Rage. Meanwhile, Dr. Ian Kelson stumbles upon a discovery so deadly, it could rewrite the fate of the world.
Meet the faces of this new apocalypse: Alfie Williams as Spike, on a perilous quest. Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, a man haunted by the past. Jack O'Connell as the psychopathic Sir Jimmy Crystal, leading a cult twisted by the legacy of Jimmy Saville. Aaron Taylor-Johnson returns as Jamie, a scavenger desperately searching for his son. Erin Kellyman, Emma Laird, and Maura Bird embody the chilling presence of the Jimmys. Chi Lewis-Parry looms as "Samson," an Alpha infected leader. And in a shocking return, Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Jim, the survivor whose reappearance at the end of *The Bone Temple* ignites the path for the next terrifying installment.
Development began in April 2024, with Nia DaCosta stepping into the director's chair, and Alex Garland back to craft the chilling narrative. The title, *28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple*, was revealed through a copyright filing. Filming commenced on August 19, 2024, with Cillian Murphy himself spotted in Ennerdale, Cumbria, fueling the anticipation.
*28 Years Later: The Bone Temple*. January 16, 2026. The Rage is far from over.
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 will serve as the fourth installment overall in the 28 Days Later film series. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.
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.
== Premise ==
Taking place after the events of 28 Years Later, Spike is inducted into Sir Jimmy Crystal's gang of acrobatic killers in a post-apocalyptic England ravaged by the Rage Virus. Meanwhile, Dr. Ian Kelson uncovers a deadly discovery with world-altering consequences.
== Cast ==
Alfie Williams as Spike, Jamie's hardened teenage son who is on a personal quest on the mainland.
Ralph Fiennes as Dr Ian Kelson, a former GP dedicated to memorialising the victims of the pandemic.
Jack O'Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, the psychopathic leader of the Jimmys, a cult modelled after Jimmy Saville.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie, a scavenger and widower who is in search of his son.
Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink, a member of the Jimmys.
Emma Laird as Jimmima, a member of the Jimmys.
Maura Bird as Jimmy Jones, a member of the Jimmys.
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, with his appearance in The Bone Temple's ending serving as his character's reintroduction which sets up the planned third film.
== Production ==
=== Development ===
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. 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. In December 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson seemingly revealed his character will not return for the film, yet admitted "we did one and two back to back".
The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.
=== Filming ===
Principal photography began on 19 August 2024. In September 2024, Cillian Murphy was spotted filming in Ennerdale, Cumbria with a crew reportedly attached to the film.
== Release ==
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on 16 January 2026. The first trailer was released on 3 September 2025.
== Sequel ==
The film was announced as part of a planned trilogy, with Garland serving as screenwriter for all three. In January 2025, Boyle confirmed that he would direct the final film in the trilogy. That September, Murphy said that the third film would only be produced if audiences "go and see the second one".
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple at IMDb
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