The official trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple teases Nia DaCosta’s chilling new vision of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s horror saga.
It’s time to return to the infected world — but this time, survival looks even more twisted than before. Sony has released the official trailer and poster for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which will open exclusively in theaters on January 16, 2026.
Directed by Nia DaCosta, the film expands on the universe originally created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland while flipping the story in unexpected directions. Once again, it’s not just the infected who pose the biggest threat — it’s the survivors themselves.
The chilling new installment centers on Dr. Kelson, played by Ralph Fiennes, who becomes entangled in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could reshape humanity’s future. Meanwhile, Spike (Alfie Williams) faces a nightmare he cannot escape after crossing paths with Jimmy Crystal, played by Jack O’Connell.
In The Bone Temple, survival is tested like never before, as the inhumanity of those left behind proves more terrifying than the infected themselves. The film also stars Erin Kellyman and Chi Lewis-Parry, rounding out a cast that blends acclaimed veterans with rising talent.
The creative team behind the film is as stacked as its cast. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is written by Alex Garland, produced by Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Bernard Bellew, Danny Boyle, and Garland himself, with Cillian Murphy serving as executive producer.
With a legacy that began with Boyle’s groundbreaking 28 Days Later and its sequel 28 Weeks Later, this third entry pushes the franchise into darker and more psychological territory. DaCosta’s vision looks to turn the post-apocalyptic genre on its head while honoring the universe that made the series a modern horror classic.
Fans can watch the trailer now and start the countdown for the film’s theatrical release on January 16, 2026.
