28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead lands on VOD after its theatrical release. The horror film directed by Nia DaCosta will be available to purchase on May 14, 2026, followed by a rental release on May 20, 2026. Written by Alex Garland, this second installment extends the post-apocalyptic trilogy begun by Danny Boyle.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Film | 2026
In theaters: January 14, 2026
Available on VOD to purchase on May 14, 2026, followed by a rental release on May 20, 2026
Horror-thriller, post-apocalyptic
Directed by Nia DaCosta | Screenplay: Alex Garland
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-Parry, Jodie Comer
Original title: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Nationality: United Kingdom, United States
In this new installment, Dr. Kelson, played by Ralph Fiennes, pushes forward with his research in a world ravaged by rabies. His path crosses a mysterious survivor, while Spike, portrayed by Alfie Williams, squares off against Jimmy Crystal, the gang chief played by Jack O’Connell.
After 28 Days Later, The Temple of the Dead shifts the center of gravity of the threat. The infected are still present, but the storytelling now focuses primarily on the survivors, their beliefs, their power dynamics, and the kinds of violence they construct in a world with no bearings.
The title points to a central setting: a temple built from human bones, a place of memory, a funerary sanctuary and a symbol of a troubling cult. This motif anchors the film in a post-apocalyptic register, where physical horror is paired with moral and communal stakes.
Nia DaCosta, already the director of Candyman, takes over directing duties from Danny Boyle, who remains attached to the project as a producer. Alex Garland keeps writing, continuing his work on a saga that began with 28 Days Later.
Trailer for 28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead
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