'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple': Synopsis, Cast, and Release Date

Kapanlagi.com - The horror film 28 Years Later seems not to be done giving chills to its audience. If you are still haunted by the appearance of the terrifying skull tower in its first film, there is good news: that location will be the center of the story in its sequel titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

This film is directed by Nia DaCosta, with the script still written by Alex Garland. The Bone Temple is known to have been filmed simultaneously with the previous film and is the second part of a trilogy that has been planned from the start.

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1. The Focus of Human Terror Amid the Outbreak

Ralph Fiennes (credit: Sony Pictures)

Actor Ralph Fiennes, who reprises his role as Dr. Ian Kelson, reveals that this sequel not only highlights the threat of the Rage virus but also the violence that arises from fellow humans. In a world on the brink of destruction, the dark side of humanity becomes an equally terrifying threat.

2. Synopsis of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Bone Temple (credit: Sony Pictures)

At the end of 28 Years Later, Spike (Alfie Williams) decides to go alone to the mainland. In his escape from the infected, he encounters a mysterious figure named Jimmy (Jack O'Connell), an eccentric man with a flashy style who leads a brutal group of infected hunters.

This meeting becomes the beginning of a nightmare for Spike. Jimmy and his group, known as The Jimmies, are not just hunters of the infected but a symbol of human violence that has lost empathy.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ian Kelson is caught in a surprising new relationship that could change the fate of humanity. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat but rather the savagery of the survivors who are slowly losing their humanity.

This film will also delve into the theme of whether humanity can still endure, even within those who have been infected.

3. The Cast of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Jack O'Connell (credit: Sony Pictures)

A number of actors from the previous film are confirmed to return, including:

• Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson
• Alfie Williams as Spike
• Jack O'Connell as Jimmy
• Chi Lewis-Parry as Samson, the mysterious infected alpha
• Erin Kellyman returning as an important member of the Jimmies

4. Cillian Murphy is Back

Cillian Murphy in 28 Days Later (credit: Fox Searchlight)

Not only that, Cillian Murphy is also confirmed to return as Jim, the iconic character from 28 Days Later. Although his appearance is said to be brief, his role is believed to be a key element for the third film and the conclusion of the trilogy.

5. The Bone Temple Trailer

The The Bone Temple trailer has showcased the horrors of the skull tower, the dangerous interaction between Jimmy and Dr. Kelson, and glimpses of the early spread of the Rage virus. One of the most attention-grabbing moments is when Jimmy refers to Dr. Kelson as 'Old Nick,' a nickname for the devil.

6. Release Date of The Bone Temple

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is scheduled to hit theaters on January 16, 2026, in the United States. Meanwhile, Indonesian movie lovers can watch it earlier starting January 14, 2026, at their favorite cinemas.

7. How to Watch Other Movies

Meanwhile, the movie 28 Years Later is currently available to watch on Netflix, along with 28 Days Later, while 28 Weeks Later is available on Hulu.

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