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.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth film in the 28 Days Later series.
What it is
The film is the fourth installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, directed by Nia DaCosta from a screenplay by Alex Garland. It premiered in U.S. theatres on January 16, 2026, and runs 109 minutes. The story continues in a Britain devastated by the Rage virus.
Cast and story
Principal cast includes Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, Jack O'Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, and Alfie Williams as Spike. Other key roles are played by Erin Kellyman and Chi Lewis-Parry. The plot follows survivors confronting both infected threats and violent human factions.
Release and availability
The film was released in the United States on January 16, 2026, and later made available on Netflix streaming. Canadian and international audiences followed the release as part of the globally distributed English-language horror franchise.
In short
- Fourth film in the 28 Days Later series
- Directed by Nia DaCosta, written by Alex Garland
- Set in post-apocalyptic Britain with the Rage virus
- Released in U.S. theatres on January 16, 2026
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.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_TempleSupports: Director, writer, cast, franchise position, and basic plot summary.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32141377/Supports: Release date information.
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/82622299Supports: 2026 title listing, genre, cast, and plot description.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/28_years_later_the_bone_templeSupports: Director, producers, runtime, U.S. theatrical release date, and streaming release date.