28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026) Review
Directed by Nia DaCosta
Continuing directly where its predecessor left off, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple succeeds largely because of the buildup established in the previous film. Director Nia DaCosta handled the transition carefully from where Danny Boyle ended the first installment, revealing more about the characters and the expanding world.
The film didn’t play it safe with how the story would go. The creative choices will make your jaw drop, make you feel uncomfortable, but also make you feel satisfied, in the best and weirdest way possible.
The story feels like a grand conclusion where the characters played by Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, and Alfie Williams finally meet. And when that happens, you definitely feel like it was worth the wait. It delivers on the drama, the tension, and the anticipation of what will happen next.
It’s not about being chased by the undead anymore. ‘The Bone Temple’ is a study of humanity – the choices we make when there are no rules, when we are helpless, when we have nowhere to go. ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is as satisfying as it is hauntingly beautiful.
4 OUT OF 5 STARS
’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Rated R-16 by the MTRCB.