28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Dominates Box Office, Dethrones Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash has been a massive success at the box office, but its reign at number one has finally been dethroned by the previews of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. James Cameron's third Avatar movie had held the top spot for nearly a month, but Nia Da Costa's horror film is now poised to become one of the biggest horror movies of the decade, based on the incredible reviews and hype surrounding it.
The Bone Temple's previews raked in $2.1 million domestically, surpassing Avatar: Fire and Ash, which collected $1.48 million on the same day. It looks like The Bone Temple will continue to dominate the domestic box office over the weekend, as Avatar's grip on cinemas starts to loosen in anticipation of its upcoming VOD release.
When the return of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland to the 28... Later franchise was announced, there were concerns about the long gap between films. However, the release of 28 Years Later in 2025 was a success, grossing $151 million worldwide and receiving high praise from critics. Now, The Bone Temple, directed by Nia Da Costa, is taking the franchise to new heights.
The Bone Temple has garnered almost perfect critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 94% score on the Tomatometer. Audience reviews have also been overwhelmingly positive, with a 90% score, surpassing its predecessor's rating. The film is being hailed as a "scary, savvy fright fest" with incredible performances from the cast.
While there was a quick turnaround between 28 Years Later and The Bone Temple, fans may have to wait a bit longer for the final installment, which will see Danny Boyle returning to conclude the trilogy. The anticipation is high for how the story will wrap up, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the franchise.
In conclusion, The Bone Temple's success at the box office and with critics and audiences alike is a testament to the strength of the 28... Later franchise and the talent behind the latest installment. As the film continues to make waves in the horror genre, fans can look forward to the conclusion of the trilogy and what Danny Boyle has in store for the final chapter.