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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth film in the 28 Days Later series. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, and Alfie Williams.

Premise

The film continues the story in a Britain devastated by the Rage virus. It follows Spike, Dr. Ian Kelson, and other survivors as they confront both infected threats and violent human factions.

Production

Nia DaCosta directed the film from a screenplay by Alex Garland. It is part of the same franchise launched by 28 Days Later and continued by 28 Years Later.

Cast

Principal cast members include Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, Jack O'Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, and Alfie Williams as Spike. Erin Kellyman and Chi Lewis-Parry also appear in key roles.

Release

The film was released in the United States on January 16, 2026. It was also made available on streaming through Netflix in 2026.

Key facts

  • It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025).
  • It is the fourth installment in the 28 Days Later franchise.
  • Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland.
  • Cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.
  • Released in U.S. theatres on January 16, 2026.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers as part of an internationally distributed English-language horror franchise that was also reviewed and covered by Canadian and international entertainment outlets.

Frequently asked questions

What is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple?
It is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film and the fourth entry in the 28 Days Later series.
Who directed the film?
Nia DaCosta directed the film.
Who wrote the screenplay?
Alex Garland wrote the screenplay.
What is the film a sequel to?
It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025).
When was it released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on January 16, 2026.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Temple
    Supports: Director, writer, cast, franchise position, and basic plot summary.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32141377/
    Supports: Release date information.
  3. Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/82622299
    Supports: 2026 title listing, genre, cast, and plot description.
  4. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/28_years_later_the_bone_temple
    Supports: Director, producers, runtime, U.S. theatrical release date, and streaming release date.