Early Reactions to ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Are Hugely Positive

by Ashley Hurst | Posted on
Image from 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing / Columbia Pictures.

Fans who caught early screenings of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple were very impressed by what they saw!

Earlier this year, Danny Boyle resurrected his revolutionary zombie series that began with 28 Days Later in 2002. Despite over two decades passing since the original movie, 28 Years Later proved a massive success, and it’ll see a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman) debut in theatres on January 16.

While 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is not helmed by Boyle, DaCosta is a more than worthy director to take the reins. Additionally, the movie is still written by Alex Garland, who wrote 28 Days Later and 28 Years Later. He did not pen original sequel 28 Weeks Later (2007), which had a completely different creative team and cast behind it.

The Bone Temple sees the return of all the core cast members from 28 Years Later. Original star Cillian Murphy (Jim) will also reprise his role, although he insists that he doesn’t have much screen time. The good news? A third movie is in the world, and he is currently in talks to appear in that. The official synopsis for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple reads:

Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later – but turning that world on its head – Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship – with consequences that could change the world as they know it – and Spike’s (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) becomes a nightmare he can’t escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival – the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.

Early reactions to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple suggest a brilliant sequel is on the way!

Below we’ve compiled some of the most interesting social media reactions to the upcoming movie. Take a look:

Are you excited for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple? Tell us in the comments down below!

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Ashley is the owner and editor-in-chief of Comics Bulletin. His favorite comics are The Sandman and The Walking Dead. When not covering comics and news on Comics Bulletin, he also writes on various geeky sites across the internet, such as Whats-On-Netflix.com and WinterIsComing.net. He's been writing news and interviewing industry members for many years now. Ashley took over Comics Bulletin in 2025.

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