Get Ready to Rage: Third Chapter of ’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Now in Limbo
In some rather en-raging news today, it seems that the third chapter of the 28 Years Later trilogy is now in limbo, per a report from World of Reel.
Said the outlet, “The last week, I’ve heard from two separate sources that Sony is in no rush to make the trilogy capper happen, despite announcing it last December. In fact, I’ve heard Netflix has shown some interest in acquiring the sequel, but Danny Boyle isn’t having any of it. He wants a theatrical release for this final chapter, which is supposed to star Cillian Murphy.”
Indeed, Sony announced that they were moving ahead with Chapter 3 before Bone Temple‘s theatrical release this past January. While Dread has not confirmed these rumors, it certainly wouldn’t be a shock if Sony now has cold feet.
Despite positive reviews for the Nia DaCosta-directed second chapter, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the film performed terribly at the box office. On a reported budget of $63M, it only grossed $25M domestically, with a $57M worldwide tally. Not good.
There’s been all sorts of speculation as to why this might have been…audience disinterest, fans turned off by 28 Years Later, etc. Whatever the case, worries that the planned third film won’t happen are warranted.
We’ll have to wait and see if the trilogy begun by director Danny Boyle and scribe Alex Garland gets a chance to continue the story of Spike (Alfie Williams). We last left the young man trapped in a world of monsters, infected and human alike, on quite a cliffhanger. It would be devastating to leave it unfinished.
If you’re one of those who missed Bone Temple in theaters, you can watch it now through VOD. You can also read our review of DaCosta’s tremendous sequel here. It’s one of the best horror films of the year so far. I just wish the box office had reflected that.
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