For more than two decades, fans have wondered about the fate of Jim after the terrifying events of 28 Days Later. That suspense is finally breaking, as the star of the original, Cillian Murphy, is officially making his return to the world ravaged by the Rage Virus. This epic return in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple features the collaboration of genre legends and a talented director, Nia DaCosta. 

But before fans can even experience the upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film sequel, DaCosta has already stirred up excitement for the trilogy finale. She recently teased the last film of the trilogy, promising a cinematic horror event.

Director Nia DaCosta has provided a tantalizing glimpse into the final chapter of the modern rage-virus trilogy, which was recently greenlit for production. While DaCosta is at the helm of the second installment, The Bone Temple, Alex Garland is reportedly already deep into writing the script for the third and final film. 

Danny Boyle is expected to return to the director's chair to close out the saga he started in 2002. Although DaCosta remained tight-lipped about the specific plot points of the finale, she teased that the narrative trajectory suggests a high-stakes conclusion to the journey of Spike and the survival of the mainland.  

She promised it is “going to be really f------ good,” in an interview with Empire. DaCosta has already hinted at the massive scale of what comes next, teasing that the upcoming final chapter of the trilogy is next level.

In the interview with the UK film magazine, Empire, she also shared her "surreal" experience bringing Cillian Murphy back to the franchise. 

While Murphy makes his long-awaited return in The Bone Temple after a 24-year absence from the franchise, Danny Boyle has explicitly stated that Jim will play a much more central role in the third film.   

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After Cillian Murphy's comebacks, the strong creative partnership has fast-tracked the continuation of this terrifying saga. And now fans are moving closer to the long-awaited conclusion of the series.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is set to hit UK cinemas on January 16, 2026. This film was shot back-to-back with the trilogy starter, 28 Years Later, which launched the new three-film arc from creators Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta from an Alex Garland script, continues the story of the post-apocalyptic Britain ravaged by the Rage Virus, emphasizing that the inhumanity of the survivors is now a greater threat than the infected.

The plot centers on two major storylines: the ongoing nightmare of Spike (Alfie Williams) after his encounter with the enigmatic and dangerous cult leader Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell), and the mysterious new direction taken by Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes). Judging by early signs, fans should prepare for yet another edge-of-your-seat climax.

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Are you ready to witness Jim's (Cillian Murphy) return and the next chapter of the terrifying Rage Virus saga? Let us know in the comments below.