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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Columbia Pictures Columbia Pictures
DNA Films DNA Films
TSG Entertainment TSG Entertainment
28 Days/Weeks/Years Later Collection 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later Collection

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Fear is the new faith.

2026 109 min ★ 7.1 (1,726) Released
Horror Science Fiction Thriller

Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.

Original title
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Language
EN
Country
GB
Budget
$63,000,000
Revenue
$58,527,279
Reviews & Ratings 6
Sierbahnn

Sierbahnn

May 10, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Existential dread, and thugs The series turns religious in a way that the last three were not, and I am not sure it is a bad thing. It works well enough, and the casting is spot on (better than the last one, not quite on par with I & II), the directing solid and the visuals grand. It is a worthy entry into the series, and does not skimp.

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graeaehorror

Feb 8, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Back in 2002 an 18 year old sat in her local cinema and viewed one of the best zombie films of her generation. Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later changed the game and kickstarted a true juggernaut franchise. Little over 23 years later, a slightly older and still horror obsessed girl sat in a cinema to see the next installment. However this wasn't just a continuation. Nia DaCosta has created a thrilling, dramatic cinematic event that could stand alone in its own right. This is so much more than a zombie film. The infected remain a threat, yet the true horrors lies in societal breakdown and how survivors navigate this dystopian plane of existence. Controversial character choices withstanding, there's no denying Jack O'Connell is the epitome of a true villain with his portrayal of antagonist Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal. In a godless world, the bleakest side of humankind is free to wreak havoc. There are scenes exposing the depths to which the depravity of Crystal and his "fingers" will sink, even against themselves. In stark contrast, this movie balances its bleak story with the return of Ralph Fiennes as Dr Ian Kelson. He brings much needed compassion and an optimism for human nature and our ability to exude kindness in a far from ordinary world. Leaning on his medical expertise, he works endlessly to restore this humanity to Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry), our marauding alpha. The bone temple itself should be horrific but serves as an "ossuary", a memorial to the deceased. It's an embodiment of his memento mori philosophy, a reminder that death is a part of life. The shining highlight of this film stands within its closing 20 minutes. Set inside the bone temple, we're treated to an absolute masterclass in storytelling, career defining performances (which speaks volumes given the career of Feinnes), and visuals that will live eternally in the minds of its audience. The soundtrack is wonderful, using Duran Duran to elevate moments of joy is a much needed mood boost. But the real powerhouse here comes in the form of Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast. The choice for this to be diegetic is a stroke of genius, providing an injection of drama and elevating the penultimate scene from great to iconic. The Bone Temple succeeds where most films mid-trilogy fail. Instead of falling into precarious plot hole traps (ala The Strangers where we know our lead survives for the final film, thus making the second installment redundant), it builds on the existing story, elevating this trilogy to a near unbeatable level. If DaCosta was not already on your radar of directors to follow, she absolutely should be now. The standards and expectations are insanely high for our final chapter and I for one am excited to see where this goes.

C

Chandler Danier

Jan 29, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

This was everything I wanted the first one to be. Doc. Samson. I have talked ill of mid-film song and dance performances. This exquisite morsel of a film won me over. My 16 year old satanist self was losing his little mind in there. Not even a film. But this bit is. Certainly not the awkward, clunky garbage bits we have to deal with as we get close to Maiden. King Jim and his gang is a good idea. Lots of cool things to spitball around the table. Hard to execute. But less speeches and more slicey dicey zombie time. I'm not buying what he's selling, apparently they aren't either so...why exactly do they go through the process of flaying people alive? It is stated that it's better to be they flayer than the flayee but the pre-flayees should be ready. 28 years of experience. Don't walk in the forest, sleeping is fine and don't trust strangers.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jan 21, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

With “Spike” (Alfie Williams) now a captive of “Sir Jimmy” (Jack O’Connell) and his other “Jimmies”, you wouldn't give much for his chances of survival. Terrified and hopelessly out-knived he must face a duel to survive, but even if he wins what awaits him under the control of this megalomaniac who considers himself the direct heir of Satan himself? Meantime, the iodine-coated “Kelson” (Ralph Fiennes) is venturing from his Nissen hut under the ground long enough to try to experiment on the violent alpha whom he names “Samson” (Chi Lewis-Parry). He establishes quickly that morphine will becalm this mighty Jason Momoa lookalike, but what if he tries a cocktail of medication on him? Might he be able to impact on the psychotic behaviour of those infected? Oddly enough, the most psychotic of all in this world is “Sir Jimmy” and when he espies the two talking amongst his towers of bones, he convinces his disciples that “Kelson” is none other than “Old Nick” himself and so a meeting with daddy looms large. Now I did feel that the story of “Spike” was rather lost here. Although we do follow him and get a sense of the fear in which he lives, that storyline’s emphasis shifts more onto the shoulders of the startlingly effective O’Connell whose characterisation mixes intellect with violence so effectively as to get under your fingernails. When we get to Fiennes we get an altogether more humanist thread, peppered by a fair chunk of Duran Duran’s back catalogue, before a rutting of devilish proportions leaves us with a conclusion straight out of Saint-Saëns that could go just about any way you could imagine. Fiennes, in these last fifteen minutes, is at the top of his game and his performance here shows again his huge versatility. This is a great looking take on a dystopia devoid of technology and ruins, but high on humanity’s capabilities for brutality and love, and it’s really well worth a cinema visit.

C

Chris Sawin

Jan 20, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

If you’ve ever had conceptions about films being dumped in theaters in January because they’re not worthy of being released any other time of the year, then 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple easily shatters or redefines them. Filled with meaningful performances that catapult an already engrossing story, the 28 Days Later franchise is more promising than it’s ever been. https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/horror/bone-temple-review.html

C

Chandler Danier

Jan 20, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Boring temple. Half the movie isn't the guy they talk about. He's cool. The kid is cool. The mom is cool. Why do I have to watch the rest? Would have rather the focus been on resolving whatever situation with the guy they stole the baby from. Could have been better and shorter.

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Cast 22
Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Dr. Kelson

Alfie Williams

Alfie Williams

Spike

Jack O'Connell

Jack O'Connell

Sir Jimmy Crystal

Erin Kellyman

Erin Kellyman

Jimmy Ink

Chi Lewis-Parry

Chi Lewis-Parry

Samson

Connor Newall

Connor Newall

Jimmy Shite

Maura Bird

Maura Bird

Jimmy Jones

Ghazi Al Ruffai

Ghazi Al Ruffai

Jimmy Snake

Robert Rhodes

Robert Rhodes

Jimmy Jimmy

Emma Laird

Emma Laird

Jimmima

Sam Locke

Sam Locke

Jimmy Fox

Gareth Locke

Gareth Locke

Hunter

Celi Crossland

Celi Crossland

Pregnant Infected

Mirren Mack

Mirren Mack

Cathy

Gordon Alexander

Gordon Alexander

Jonno

Louis Ashbourne Serkis

Louis Ashbourne Serkis

Tom

David Sterne

David Sterne

George

Elliot Benn

Elliot Benn

Matthew

Lynne Anne Rodgers

Lynne Anne Rodgers

Jane Ji

Natalie Cousteau

Natalie Cousteau

Ticket Inspector

Maiya Eastmond

Maiya Eastmond

Sam

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Jim (uncredited)

Crew 16
Paul Ghirardani

Paul Ghirardani

Supervising Art Director

Sean Bobbitt

Sean Bobbitt

Director of Photography

Flora Moody

Flora Moody

Hair Designer

Flora Moody

Flora Moody

Makeup Designer

Nia DaCosta

Nia DaCosta

Director

Jake Roberts

Jake Roberts

Editor

Des Hamilton

Des Hamilton

Casting

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Executive Producer

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Producer

Andrew Macdonald

Andrew Macdonald

Producer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Producer

Peter Rice

Peter Rice

Producer

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Original Music Composer

Glenn Freemantle

Glenn Freemantle

Sound Designer

Glenn Freemantle

Glenn Freemantle

Supervising Sound Editor

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Writer

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