Sequel to 28 Years Later Hits Cinemas After Filming in Cumbria

The highly anticipated follow-up to the hit zombie franchise 28 Years Later has arrived in cinemas this month after key scenes were filmed in Cumbria, delighting fans of the genre and film lovers across the UK. The new instalment, titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, opened in theatres on 14 January 2026 in the UK and is the second movie in a planned trilogy continuing the post-apocalyptic saga.
Filming for the sequel which was shot back-to-back with its predecessor included summer 2024 location work in the Ennerdale area of Cumbria, where some of the original 28 Days Later was also filmed decades earlier. Enthusiasts later spotted cast members and crew around familiar scenic spots, tying the new film’s look and feel to its roots in the Lake District’s rugged landscapes.
The Bone Temple continues the story of the rage virus pandemic years after the first films, exploring fresh characters and chilling new threats in the desolate world left behind. With acclaimed performances from returning actors such as Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes and others, the sequel delivers a mix of horror, atmosphere and dramatic intensity that has earned positive early reactions from critics.
Fans visiting the Lake District may recognise some familiar terrain on screen a nod to both the region’s stunning backdrop and its cinematic legacy. The filmmakers’ use of Cumbria’s landscapes adds a haunting authenticity to the story’s bleak, post-breakdown Britain.