Overview
- In interviews published Tuesday, director Nia DaCosta said she is proud of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple but disappointed by its turnout, noting every industry signal of interest was strong.
- The sequel earned roughly $58 million worldwide against a reported $63 million budget, landing far below last summer’s 28 Years Later, which took in about $151 million.
- DaCosta suggested the six-to-seven-month gap between releases may have led some viewers to think they had already seen the story, which she believes hurt attendance.
- The third installment that Boyle and Garland planned was described as moving forward before January’s release, yet reporting since the weaker results now characterizes its status as uncertain with no formal update.
- Both new entries are streaming on Netflix, a shift that could add value beyond theaters as Sony weighs whether to proceed with the trilogy finale.