Will there be a Sequel to 28 Years Later?
Yes, there will be a sequel to 28 Years Later. The franchise is expanding into a full trilogy, with the next chapter already filmed and titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Production moved forward on this sequel soon after the first installment of the new trilogy wrapped, with the creative shift seeing Nia DaCosta taking over directorial duties while Alex Garland continues writing. Official announcements confirm the second film, showing the producers are committed to telling an extended story instead of leaving things open-ended.
On Twitter, ScreenTime shared news that 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will be in cinemas in 7 months. They pointed out the sequel was filmed back-to-back and will premiere on January 16, 2026.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Release Date
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will hit theaters on January 16, 2026, with Sony making the announcement late last year. It won’t drop straight to streaming on day one and, man, they’re clear on that—cinemas first. Some people are expecting delays (Hollywood, right?), but for now, January 2026 is sticking.
On Twitter, the user Star Li shared that they watched Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later on streaming. They said it was good but not as scary as 28 Days Later. Star Li is also excited to watch the Bone Temple sequel coming in January 2026 and wants to learn more about the characters called the Jimmys.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Cast
Here’s a rundown, some recurring, some new:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Alfie Williams | Spike |
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | Jamie |
| Jack O’Connell | Sir Jimmy Crystal |
| Emma Laird | Jimmima |
| Maura Bird | Jimmy Jones |
| Erin Kellyman | Jimmy Ink |
| Ralph Fiennes | Dr. Ian Kelson |
| Chi Lewis-Parry | Samson |
| Cillian Murphy | Jim (returning) |
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Where to Watch
Once January 2026 arrives, The Bone Temple will go to theaters first. Don’t expect a day-one streaming release. If you're catching up, the original 28 Days Later streams on platforms like Netflix and AMC+, while 28 Weeks Later is on Hulu and Max. Recent joint deals strongly suggest The Bone Temple will eventually land on these services (or Prime Video) after its run in theaters—usually a couple of months later.
So, for now, fans will have to plan on a movie trip for the first watch. No easy streaming shortcut this round. The hype is real, but the details are scattered—that's genre movies for you. Honestly, it’s a weird feeling seeing this series get a proper trilogy arc after all these years.
On July 5, the Twitter account @CultureCrave posted that "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" will release in exactly 28 weeks. The tweet explains that Jack O'Connell and the Jimmy Gang will have a central role in the film. It also mentions that Cillian Murphy, Ralph Fiennes, Aaron-Taylor Johnson, and Alfie Williams are all returning to reprise their characters, and that the alpha infected, Samson, will show up again. The film’s main theme will be about the nature of evil.
