The latest installment of the post-apocalyptic horror series 28 Days Later failed to topple James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which remained at the top of the box office for a fifth consecutive week. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which was expected to gross $20 million to $22 million over the long weekend, fell short of predictions and is now projected to earn around $15 million in its four-day debut. The film’s opening weekend haul is half of what its predecessor, 28 Years Later, earned—$30 million domestically in 2025—despite being the franchise’s most expensive entry, with a production cost of $63 million. The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, was shot back-to-back with its predecessor and takes place immediately after the previous film, following characters as they struggle to survive the Rage Virus ravaging post-apocalyptic Britain. The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell, has earned a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and will be followed by another entry in the franchise.
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