Sony Pictures Entertainment released a new trailer for “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” The teaser previews harrowing challenges for the unfortunate survivors inhabiting a world ruled by the zombie-like Infected. The upcoming horror film continues the story from “28 Years Later” (2025) as the second installment in the series’ new trilogy.
The harrowing trailer for “The Bone Temple” shows Spike (Alfie Williams), Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) and Jimmy (Jack O’Connell) facing off against the terrifying Infected. Sony describes the film, directed by Nia DaCosta, as an “epic story” where the world is “turn[ed] on its head.”
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Builds Upon Relationships
The preview for “The Bone Temple” shows Kelson attempting to form a relationship with the Infected. The former doctor even comes face-to-face with the Alpha, a key villain from “28 Years Later” and an evolved member of the Infected. The Alpha is both smarter and stronger than the series’ typical foes.
“I believe the infection can be treated,” says Kelson. The teaser shows him in the titular “Bone Temple,” a sanctuary made of skulls and bones that he calls “a memorial to the dead.” Blood covers Kelson’s face and body, confirming the eerie nature of his character.
Jimmy Will Play a Bigger Role in the Story
The end of “28 Years Later” shows Jimmy and his cult saving Spike from a pack of the Infected. The group brutally kill the Infected, performing dramatic flips as they attack.
Jimmy maintains this cult of his own making, which he attempts to recruit Spike into. The members of Jimmy’s cult also take on his name and don blonde wigs modeled after real-life cult leader and abuser Jimmy Savile.
The original “28 Years Later,” showed Jimmy as a child successfully escaping the Infected. It’s unclear what happened between his childhood and his adult self in the “28 Years Later” franchise, but he developed into a menacing figure.
“I think your name is Jimmy,” he says after the scared Spike introduces himself. The relationship between the two is described as a “nightmare [Spike] can’t escape.
Additionally, this new trailer shows Jimmy meeting with Kelson, questioning him and appearing confused as the older man describes his temple. The two discuss Kelson’s identity, with the cult leader asking if he is “Old Nick,” who caused “the world of man” to fall when he “released his demons.”
“You mean Satan?” replies Kelson. This ominous message emphasizes Kelson’s creepy characterization.
Rife with the Infected, compelling relationships between survivors and chaos, “The Bone Temple” promises to be a thrill ride in a post apocalyptic world.
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” releases in theaters on January 16, 2026.
