28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Sets Franchise U-Turn With Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the latest installment in the franchise, has achieved a record-breaking Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 90%, surpassing the previous entry's 63%. Unlike the divisive reception of the previous film, audiences and critics alike are praising The Bone Temple for its tonal balance, deep themes of faith and nihilism, and standout performances by Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell. The film's character-driven narrative and moral contrasts have resonated with viewers, though some criticism exists regarding the lack of action and visuals of the infected. Despite a projected lower opening weekend box office of $13.2 million compared to the previous film's $30 million, the positive reception has confirmed the development of a third movie in the series.