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‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ director reveals true reason it flopped

Newsweek · · 529 words · By Griff Griffin
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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Released Jan. 16, 2026, the sequel to “28 Years Later” made a lowly $58 million worldwide.”
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Multiple sources confirm the release date of January 16, 2026, and the worldwide gross of $58 million. Newsweek and another box office report both cite these specific figures.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The third film in the 28 Days Later film series, it stars Jodie Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth instalment i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score to the 2026 film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple directed by Nia DaCosta, which is the fourth installment overall…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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“That's just over a third of “28 Years Later,” which grossed $151 million.”
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The worldwide gross of $151 million for '28 Years Later' is confirmed by both Wikipedia and the 'Send Help Box Office' report.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The third film in the 28 Days Later film series, it stars Jodie Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth instalment i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samson is a fictional character in the 28 Days Later film series, created by Alex Garland and Danny Boyle and portrayed by English actor and stuntman Chi Lewis-Parry. He is introduced in 28 Years Late…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_(28_Days_Later)
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“Audiences weren't aware it was a follow-up to director Danny Boyle's film, which released a mere six months earlier on June 19, 2025.”
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Wikipedia and a movie review both confirm that '28 Years Later' was directed by Danny Boyle and released on June 19, 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The third film in the 28 Days Later film series, it stars Jodie Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth instalment i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score to the 2025 film 28 Years Later directed by Danny Boyle; the third installment in the 28 Days Later film series. The album feature…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later_(soundtrack)
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“Nia DaCosta said recently... In an interview with Empire”
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While Nia DaCosta is confirmed as the director of 'The Bone Temple' and 'World of Reel' mentions her being 'disappointed' by the box office, there is no specific mention of an interview with 'Empire' in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 28 Days Later film series, consists of post-apocalyptic horror films, based on a concept by Alex Garland. It includes four released films, with a sequel in development. The franchise depicts the o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Days_Later_(film_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The third film in the 28 Days Later film series, it stars Jodie Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth instalment i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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““28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” has a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, beating the 88% of “28 Years Later.””
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While Rotten Tomatoes is mentioned as a source for ratings, the provided evidence does not list the specific percentage scores (92% and 88%) for either film.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The third film in the 28 Days Later film series, it stars Jodie Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It is the direct sequel to 28 Years Later (2025) and the fourth instalment i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score to the 2026 film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple directed by Nia DaCosta, which is the fourth installment overall…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Templ…
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“It reintroduces the character of Jim, played by Cillian Murphy, who is holed up in his private homestead during the film's last scene.”
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Three independent web sources (Nerdist, CBR, and a dedicated explanation site) all confirm that Cillian Murphy returns as Jim in the final scene of 'The Bone Temple'.
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web search NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple ends with a scene featuring a surprise cameo we were all delighted to see, Cillian Murphy returns as Jim.
https://nerdist.com/article/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cillian Murphy from 28 Days Later (2002) returned to the franchise in the latest movie, The Bone Temple, and fans were shocked to learn what his character, Jim, was up to 28 years after the apocalypse…
https://screenrant.com/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-jim-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple ending will excite fans as Cillian Murphy returns to the beloved franchise.
https://www.cbr.com/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-ending-ex…
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“The last we heard was in December 2025, when Sony said it was moving forward with the third installment.”
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The provided evidence for Sony consists of general corporate information and does not mention an announcement in December 2025 regarding a third installment.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Sony Group encompasses various businesses, including electronics, imaging and sensing (Sony Semiconductor Solutions), film and television (Sony Pictures Entertainment), music (Sony Music Group and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony
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web search NEUTRAL — Earn 5% back in My Sony points Sign up for a FREE My Sony account and earn 5% back in My Sony Points towards a future purchase along with scoring other exclusive perks and offers.
https://electronics.sony.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — This is Sony Corporation's official website, featuring Sony Group's Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) business' product and service, announcements and press releases, sustainability, recruit…
https://www.sony.net/?l=en_US
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“The first two were filmed back-to-back”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that '28 Years Later' was shot back-to-back with its sequel, '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The film was shot back-to-back with its sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which was directed by Nia DaCosta and released in January 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later
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web search NEUTRAL — Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for #28YearsLater – exclusively in movie theatres 6.20.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYGG55qwQZQ
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web search NEUTRAL — 28 Years Later. IMDb6.6 HD R 2025. A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders,…
https://1moviesz.to/watch/movie-28-years-later-qq23b
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“Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland both returned for it, years after teaming up for “28 Days Later” in 2002.”
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“Garland, who has written all the franchise entries, is currently directing video game adaptation “Elden Ring.””
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“It's scheduled to be released in theaters on March 3, 2028.”
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“In March, Cillian Murphy said he was keen to finish the trilogy. “Hope so!" he told The Times”
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“You can stream it on Netflix now.”
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