Directed by Nia DaCosta.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple debuted in theaters on January 16, 2026.
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing (via Columbia Pictures).
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Review
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a dark and intense horror movie that continues the story of a world ruined by the Rage virus.
The film follows Dr. Ian Kelson and a young survivor named Spike as they face new dangers on the mainland.
A violent cult, led by the frightening Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, becomes the biggest threat.
The movie focuses on survival, fear, and how people change after years of trauma.
Strong acting, creepy scenes, and a serious tone make the story feel real.
While some moments are very brutal, fans of horror will enjoy this bold sequel.
CR Rating – 9/10
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Actors
Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson
DOB: December 22, 1962.
Bio: English actor, producer, and director with a career spanning theatre, film, and television.
Classically trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he rose to international prominence with his Academy Award–nominated performance in Schindler’s List (1993).
Role: Dr. Ian Kelson is an aging physician and archivist of human memory in the post-Rage world – a man who has survived long enough to become both witness and custodian of loss.
In The Bone Temple, Kelson is driven by a discovery that may reshape humanity’s understanding of the Rage virus and its long-term consequences.
Interesting facts: Fiennes was reported to have been drawn to the intellectual and ritualistic elements of Kelson’s arc; press coverage highlights a dramatic, controversial sequence that plays on the film’s darker, ritual imagery.
Notable works: Schindler’s List, The English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Harry Potter series.
Jack O’Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal
DOB: August 1, 1990.
Bio: English actor who emerged from British television into major film roles, earning widespread acclaim for his visceral, committed performances.
He gained early attention with Skins before breaking through internationally with films such as Starred Up, ’71, and Unbroken.
Role: Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal is a brutal and magnetic cult leader who has fashioned himself into a grotesque, mythic figure within the post-Rage world.
In The Bone Temple, Jimmy evolves from a looming background threat into a dominant force, presiding over a violent mainland cult shaped by ritual, hierarchy, and fear.
Interesting facts: O’Connell is known for physically and psychologically demanding roles, often embracing characters that require transformation and sustained intensity.
Notable works: ’71, Unbroken, Skins, Money Monster.
Alfie Williams as Spike
DOB: January 3, 2011.
Bio: A young English actor who made his screen breakthrough in 28 Years Later (2025).
Despite his age, his performance drew attention for its emotional seriousness and restraint, establishing him as one of the franchise’s key younger performers.
Role: Spike is a teenage survivor navigating the brutal realities of the mainland.
In The Bone Temple, his story centers on exposure to Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal’s violent cult and the moral compromises demanded by survival.
Interesting facts: Williams was widely praised as a breakout child star after the prior film; in interviews he’s noted his gratitude to directors and older cast members who mentored him on set.
Notable works: 28 Years Later (2025).
Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink / Kelli
DOB: October 17, 1998.
Bio: British actor who first gained attention in television and independent film before moving into high-profile genre projects.
She is best known for roles in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Willow, and has developed a reputation for portraying intense, physically committed characters with emotional nuance.
Role: Jimmy Ink, also known as Kelli, is a member of the Fingers, the inner circle of Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal’s cult.
Fiercely loyal and deeply embedded in the group’s ideology, Ink becomes personally significant through her evolving connection with Spike.
Interesting facts: Kellyman previously worked in genre projects and stunt-heavy productions, which helped with the film’s demanding physical sequences. Press noted her chemistry with Alfie Williams.
Notable works: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Willow (TV).
Chi Lewis-Parry as “Samson”
DOB: August 10, 1983.
Bio: British actor and writer whose career spans theatre, television, and film.
He is particularly known for physically demanding roles that require extensive movement work, prosthetics, or transformation.
Role: Samson is an Alpha infected, a towering, physically dominant figure who represents a more evolved and terrifying stage of the Rage virus.
In The Bone Temple, Samson functions less as a conventional character and more as a living symbol of the infection’s mutation and endurance.
Interesting facts: Casting required actors able to handle heavy make-up/movement work; Chi has been noted for his willingness to do demanding physical transformation.
Notable works: Film, television, and stage credits including major genre productions and theatre work.
Emma Laird as Jimmima
DOB: September 8, 1998.
Bio: British actress and former fashion model who transitioned into screen acting with high-profile television and film roles.
After early success in modeling, she gained wider recognition for her work in prestige TV dramas, where her controlled intensity and striking screen presence quickly set her apart.
Role: Jimmima is a member of the Fingers, the inner circle of devoted followers surrounding Jimmy Crystal.
As one of the cult’s visible female figures, Jimmima embodies the seductive certainty and ritualized belief system that sustains Jimmy’s authority.
Interesting facts: Laird’s modeling background and prior TV roles lent her a visual intensity useful for a stylized horror world.
Notable works: Mayor of Kingstown (TV), A Haunting in Venice (small role).
Sam Locke as Jimmy Fox
DOB: April 12, 2001.
Bio: Welsh actor who has built early momentum through British television and indie film work.
Emerging from Welsh training and regional productions, he gained wider attention with appearances in socially grounded dramas before joining the 28 Years Later franchise.
Role: Jimmy Fox is one of the Fingers, the indoctrinated inner circle serving Jimmy Crystal.
Younger and visibly damaged, Fox represents how grief, fear, and the need for belonging are exploited by the cult’s ideology.
Interesting facts: Locke trained in performing arts in Wales and spoke in press about the emotional demands of playing damaged youth in a post-apocalyptic world.
Notable works: 28 Years Later (2025), The Way (BBC).
Robert Rhodes as Jimmy Jimmy
DOB: N/A.
Bio: British actor with experience across television, film, and stage, gradually building visibility through supporting roles in genre projects and period drama.
His work often leans on physical presence and ensemble performance rather than dialogue-heavy leads, making him a strong fit for stylized, movement-driven storytelling.
Role: Jimmy Jimmy is one of the Fingers, the inner cult circle serving Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal.
The character functions less as an individual and more as part of the cult’s collective identity, illustrating how young survivors are stripped of personal history and reshaped through ritual, obedience, and spectacle.
Interesting facts: Rhodes posted on social media about the role, expressing pride in the film and the prosthetic work used on set.
Notable works: Stage and TV credits.
Connor Newall as Jimmy Shite
DOB: N/A.
Bio: British actor working across independent film and television, gradually building recognition through character-driven and ensemble roles.
His background in UK indie projects has positioned him well for genre storytelling that relies on atmosphere, physical commitment, and tonal risk rather than conventional hero arcs.
Role: Jimmy Shite is one of the Fingers, the devoted inner circle surrounding Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal.
The character injects a streak of grotesque, confrontational humor into the cult’s violence, embodying the way Jimmy Crystal’s ideology twists cruelty into performance.
Interesting facts: Newall has said he was challenged by the film’s tonal swings between brutality and absurdity.
Notable works: British film & TV credits.
Maura Bird as Jimmy Jones
DOB: N/A.
Bio: UK-based emerging actress represented by Actual Talent.
She has begun building her screen career through independent film and genre projects, where physical commitment and emotional specificity are often central
Role: Jimmy Jones is one of the Fingers, the inner circle of followers devoted to Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal.
Through Jimmy Jones, the film explores how vulnerable young people are absorbed into cult identity, losing individuality in favor of ritual, obedience, and performance.
Interesting facts: Bird’s CV lists music and dance training; she has found multiple early-career roles in genre projects.
Notable works: Early indie credits; 28 Years Later franchise parts.
Ghazi Al Ruffai as Jimmy Snake
DOB: N/A.
Bio: Scottish-Bahraini actor gaining recognition in UK film and television.
His multicultural background and training in stage and screen acting bring both versatility and depth to his performances.
Role: Jimmy Snake is a central enforcer within the Fingers, Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal’s cult inner circle.
The character is physically active and strategically menacing, embodying the cult’s violent rituals.
Interesting facts: Al Ruffai’s casting was highlighted in regional press as a point of pride; he has a strong background in physical acting and combat training.
Notable works: Stage and screen credits across UK projects.
Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Tom
DOB: June 19, 2004.
Bio: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne, has been building a steady film and TV career since childhood.
Known for roles in The Kid Who Would Be King and guest appearances on television, he brings a natural ease, theatrical pedigree, and emotional authenticity to supporting work.
Role: Tom is a male survivor whose path briefly intersects with Spike and Dr. Ian Kelson.
Louis gives the character depth and human texture, grounding quieter interpersonal moments amid the film’s intense horror sequences.
Interesting facts: Louis has cited learning from his parents as formative to his craft while consciously carving his own career path.
Notable works: The Kid Who Would Be King, The Queen’s Gambit (guest).
More Actors
• Mirren Mack as Cathy (pregnant survivor).
• David Sterne as George (survivor).
• Gareth Locke as Hunter.
• Elliot Benn as Matthew.
FAQ – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 2026 Movie
What is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple about?
It continues the 28 Years Later story, following teen Spike and Dr. Ian Kelson as they face a violent cult led by Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal and confront new threats in a post-apocalyptic England where human cruelty can be more terrifying than the infected.
Is The Bone Temple part of a series?
Yes. It’s the fourth film in the 28 Days Later franchise, following 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later and 28 Years Later.
Is The Bone Temple connected to the original 28 Days Later film?
Yes. It’s part of the same franchise and even features a cameo by Cillian Murphy, linking the new story to the original 2002 film. More on GQ
Will there be another sequel?
Yes. Another film in the 28 Years Later trilogy is already confirmed and in development.
Where can I watch it?
The Bone Temple is currently in theaters and is expected to stream on Netflix after its theatrical run (typically a few months after release).
Conclusion
Years Later: The Bone Temple is a powerful and unsettling sequel that expands the franchise in a darker direction.
With strong performances, especially from Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell, the film delivers intense horror, emotional depth, and a disturbing look at how humanity survives after long-term devastation.
Its brutal scenes and serious themes may not be for everyone, but for fans of the series and post-apocalyptic horror, it offers a gripping and memorable experience.