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28 Years Later: A Compassionate Zombie Tale Scores Big

2/19/2026

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The 28 Days Later franchise, started by Danny Boyle's 2002 film, significantly influenced the zombie genre.
The latest installment, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, explores compassion amid chaos.
The film is directed by Nia DaCosta.
It earned a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score.
It grossed $57 million at the box office.

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Story summary

The 28 Days Later franchise, started by Danny Boyle's 2002 film, significantly influenced the zombie genre.
The latest installment, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, explores compassion amid chaos.
The film is directed by Nia DaCosta.
It earned a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score.
It grossed $57 million at the box office.