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Sony Greenlights Third '28 Years Later' Film After Sequel Success

12/13/2025

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Sony confirms a third film in the '28 Years Later' trilogy after positive reactions to the '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' sequel.
The Bone Temple sequel is due January 16, 2026.
Cillian Murphy is expected to reprise his role, with Alex Garland returning as writer.
The second film, directed by Nia DaCosta, prompted Sony to greenlight the third installment.
The first film grossed over $151 million worldwide.

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Sony confirms a third film in the '28 Years Later' trilogy after positive reactions to the '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' sequel.
The Bone Temple sequel is due January 16, 2026.
Cillian Murphy is expected to reprise his role, with Alex Garland returning as writer.
The second film, directed by Nia DaCosta, prompted Sony to greenlight the third installment.
The first film grossed over $151 million worldwide.