The world premiere of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple took place on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at London’s iconic BFI IMAX, marking a bold new chapter in the groundbreaking 28 Years Later universe.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: (L-R) Cillian Murphy, Chi Lewis-Parry, Alfie Williams, Nia DaCosta, Emma Laird, Erin Kellyman, Jack O’Connell and Danny Boyle attend the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
The event drew an impressive ensemble cast and creative team, celebrating the continuation—and reinvention—of the world originally created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.
Star-Studded Attendance
The premiere welcomed leading cast members Jack O’Connell (Jimmy Crystal), Alfie Williams (Spike), and Erin Kellyman (Jimmy Ink), alongside Chi Lewis-Perry (Samson), Emma Laird (Jimmima), Maura Bird (Jimmy Jones), Sam Locke (Jimmy Fox), Robert Rhodes (Jimmy Jimmy), Ghazi Al Ruffai (Jimmy Snake), Connor Newall (Jimmy Shite), Mirren Mack (Cathy), and Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Tom).
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: (L-R) Erin Kellyman, Sam Locke, Ghaz Al Ruffai, Maura Bird, Jack O’Connell, Connor Newall, Robert Rhodes and Emma Laird attend the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
Also in attendance was acclaimed director Nia DaCosta, who helms the film, alongside Alex Garland (Writer/Producer), Danny Boyle (Producer), Andrew Macdonald (Producer), Peter Rice (Producer), and Cillian Murphy (Executive Producer).
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Cillian Murphy attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Sam Locke attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Ghazi Al Ruffai attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Maura Bird attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Danny Boyle attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Robert Rhodes attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Connor Newall attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Chi Lewis-Parry attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Cillian Murphy attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Nia DaCosta attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Jack O’Connell attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Danny Boyle, Alfie Williams and Jack O’Connell attend the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Danny Boyle attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Alfie Williams attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Erin Kellyman attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Emma Laird attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Mirren Mack attends the World Premiere of “The Bone Temple” at BFI IMAX on January 13, 2026 in London, England. The film will be released only in cinemas on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
A Dark Evolution of the Franchise
Directed by Nia DaCosta, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple expands upon the brutal world audiences know—while dramatically turning it on its head. The film continues the epic narrative with unsettling new layers, shifting the focus from infected hordes to the terrifying moral collapse of humanity itself.
At the center of the story is Dr. Kelson (played by Ralph Fiennes), who enters a shocking new relationship that threatens to alter the balance of the world forever. Meanwhile, Spike’s (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) spirals into a relentless nightmare from which escape seems impossible.
In The Bone Temple, survival is no longer defined solely by avoiding the infected. Instead, the film explores how human inhumanity becomes the most dangerous force of all, presenting a chilling vision where survivors may be more frightening than the apocalypse itself.
A Cinematic Moment
The atmosphere at the BFI IMAX reflected the film’s intensity—charged with anticipation and excitement as cast, filmmakers, and invited guests gathered to celebrate one of the most daring evolutions of the franchise to date.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is now showing in cinemas, delivering a powerful, disturbing, and thought-provoking experience that pushes the boundaries of post-apocalyptic storytelling,
