Upcoming film by Nia DaCosta
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Directed by Nia DaCosta Screenplay by Alex Garland Produced by Starring Cinematography Sean Bobbitt Edited by Catrin Hedström Evan Schiff Production companies
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing Release date
January 16, 2026 (2026-01-16 )
Countries
United Kingdom
United States
Language English
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland .[ 1] It will be the sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth film in the 28 Days Later film series .
Cast
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 and Alex Garland returning to write the screenplay.[ 2] 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 .[ 3] In December 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson seemingly revealed he would return for the film, saying "we did one and two back to back".[ 4]
The film was produced by Columbia Pictures [ 5] in association with the British Film Institute , Decibel Films and DNA Films .
Filming
Principal photography began on 19 August 2024.[ 1] In September 2024, Cillian Murphy was spotted filming in Ennerdale , Cumbria with a crew reportedly attached to the film.[ 6]
Release
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on 16 January 2026.[ 7]
References
^ a b Tabbara, Mona (August 19, 2024). "Alex Garland and Andrew Macdonald talk '28 Years Later' trilogy, casting indie films and the importance of producers" . Screen Daily . Retrieved August 20, 2024 .
^ Kroll, Justin (2024-04-10). " 'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta In Talks To Helm Part Two Of New '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony Pictures" . Deadline . Retrieved 2024-12-11 .
^ Bolt, Neil (June 24, 2024). "28 Years Later Sequel Title Revealed in Copyright Filing" . ComingSoon.net . Retrieved June 24, 2024 .
^ Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks Kraven the Hunter, Pietro, Kick-Ass | Happy Sad Confused . YouTube . December 13, 2024. Event occurs at 41:10. Retrieved December 13, 2024 .
^ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D529 / 2024-02-21
^ Lake District: Cillian Murphy seen filming 28 Years Later in Ennerdale
^ Stephan, Katcy (December 19, 2024). " '28 Years Later' Sequel 'The Bone Temple' Gets January 2026 Release Date" . Variety . Retrieved December 19, 2024 .
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