Imagine this: 28 years after the first film ’28 Days Later’ threw us into a post-apocalyptic nightmare, a sequel is coming that promises to hit us right in the gut again! ’28 Years Later’ is not just a sequel but the start of a new trilogy that will take us through the dark corridors of human psyche and infection. The first part of the new saga, ‘The Bone Temple’, has already been filmed, with a premiere set for January 16. Yes, you read that right — a new horror spectacle is coming early next year, and Sony is not wasting any time!
Why does this matter? Because the series was planned as a trilogy from the start, which is rare in Hollywood where sequels usually come only after a big hit. The first two parts were shot back-to-back, meaning we’re in for a well-thought-out and connected story. So far, ’28 Years Later’ has grossed an impressive $60 million worldwide, showing that audiences still crave this kind of horror.
The central location of the film is the mysterious Bone Temple, the work of Dr. Kelson, played by Ralph Fiennes. His character, after 28 years of chaos, decided to build a sanctuary of skulls of the fallen as a reminder of life’s fragility — memento mori. Fiennes will reprise his role, and the film will explore moments of pure humanity even among the infected. Imagine a scene where an infected mother gives birth to an uninfected baby — the pinnacle of humanity in a world where everything else is lost.
Also returning is Jack O’Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, the charismatic leader of a gang of villains. The film begins with his origin and ends with his return, hinting that ‘The Bone Temple’ will focus much more on this intriguing figure. Jimmy is twisted and a real jerk, and his relationship with the young hero Spike will be the foundation of the sequel.
And yes, Cillian Murphy, our hero Jim from the original film, will appear at the end of the movie, confirmed by director Danny Boyle. His character, an ordinary courier who survived the apocalypse, could become a key player in the final part of the trilogy, if it ever gets made.
Screenwriter Alex Garland, who wrote the original in 2002, has returned to write ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’. Horror fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the next step in this creepy, fascinating, and very timely saga about the world of the infected.
If you thought post-apocalypse stories were boring, think again! This trilogy teaches us that the real battle is between humanity and destructiveness, even when the world is in chaos. And if you have something to say — maybe Jim is your favorite hero or you think Sir Jimmy Crystal is way too evil — feel free to drop a comment. Let the conversation roll, because there’s no room for boredom here!
