“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” (2026) written by Alex Garland; directed by Nia DaCosta; starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell and Alfie Williams / Z-View

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)

Director:  Nia DaCosta

Screenplay: Alex Garland

Stars:  Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-Parry, Maura Bird, Robert Rhodes, Emma Laird, Sam Locke and David Sterne.

Tagline:  Fear is the new faith.

The Plot…

At the end of 28 Years Later Spike was saved from a zombie horde by Jimmy Crystal and his followers.  Spike feels lucky until it becomes clear Jimmy Crystal is psycho Satan-worshipper.  Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, as he calls himself, feels he is part of Satan’s plan in this zombie-plagued world.  To that end, the terrorize, mutilate and kill any people they come across… unless the are able to become one of Sir Lord Crystal’s followers.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ian Kelson has made progress with his work to find a cure for the rage virus.  If successful, it could mean a chance to free the world of the rage virus’ effects.

When Jimmy Crystal spots Dr. Ian in the distance, Sir Lord decides he and his followers will pay the good doctor a visit.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

The final scenes of 28 Years Later had a comic bent that seemed out of place.  I was worried that 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple would have the same feel.  I shouldn’t have been concerned.  We learn that Jimmy Crystal and his followers are nothing to laugh about.

While I enjoyed 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, both fell short of 28 Days Later (which I consider a classic).  With that said, I think both 28 Years Later and Bone Temple work better when viewed as a whole.

There’s a scene at the end of Bone Temple that could set up the next movie in the franchise.  I hope that that film gets made.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) rates 4 of 5 stars