The first trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple—the eerie sequel to 28 Years Later—has arrived, setting up a disturbing post-apocalyptic horror journey. Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, the film features Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, Jack O’Connell as cult leader Sir Jimmy Crystal, and a haunting infected alpha named Samson. The story explores moral ambiguity and cult-driven terror in a world where survivors may be more dangerous than the infected. The film premieres on January 16, 2026.
Star Jack O’Connell describes the sequel as a “weird, deranged cousin” of the original—an unsettling film that leans into surreal horror and moral grey zones, hinting that the infected might not be purely evil.
The trailer plunges viewers into a chilling world populated by the “Jimmies,” a violent cult led by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell), and a poignant relationship between Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) and an alpha infected named Samson. Themes of survival are twisted by horror, mystery, and unlikely alliances.
From decaying train lines and crisis-wracked landscapes to the Bone Temple’s foreboding interior, the trailer’s visuals deliver a gripping and atmospheric experience. It paints a harsh worldscape where the survivors’ savagery may outpace the infected’s.
Release Date & Creative Team
Helmed by Nia DaCosta with a screenplay by Alex Garland, the film is the second part of a new 28 Days Later trilogy. Cillian Murphy returns in this installment, further tying the story to its roots. The film hits theaters on January 16, 2026.
