After a successful theatrical run earlier this year, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has officially made its digital debut. The latest chapter in the iconic 28 Days Later franchise is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, giving fans another chance to return to its rage-infested world from the comfort of home.
The post-apocalyptic thriller, which released in cinemas on January 16, 2026, received positive audience reactions for expanding the franchise’s bleak universe while retaining its emotional core. Its transition to OTT is expected to further widen its global viewership.
Continuing the Rage Virus Legacy
First introduced by Danny Boyle, the 28 Days Later series redefined zombie horror with its fast-moving infected and psychological intensity. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple builds on that legacy, blending survival drama with large-scale action and character-driven storytelling.
Set decades after the original outbreak, the film explores how society has adapted to a world permanently scarred by the Rage virus. The narrative delves into generational trauma, isolation, and the fragile hope of rebuilding civilization amid relentless danger.
A New Generation Faces Old Threats
The story follows Jamie and his 12-year-old son, Spike, who live in a remote island community in Great Britain that has remained untouched by the virus for years. Their fragile sense of safety is disrupted when Jamie takes Spike to the mainland as part of a traditional hunting ritual.
What begins as a rite of passage soon spirals into a desperate fight for survival. The duo encounters newly evolved infected and unsettling truths about other survivors who have endured the virus in drastically different ways. The narrative paints a chilling picture of a mainland still consumed by infection, while a new generation grows up in isolation, unaware of the full horrors beyond their shores.
Cast and Creative Team
The film features performances by Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Emma Laird. Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, the installment also includes a brief uncredited appearance by Cillian Murphy as Jim, offering emotional continuity for longtime fans and hinting at potential future expansions of the franchise.
Jay-Ho Insider
With its digital release now live on Amazon Prime Video, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple invites viewers to once again step into its haunting, rage-driven universe — this time from their living rooms. For franchise loyalists and new audiences alike, the OTT release presents an opportunity to experience one of the year’s most intense post-apocalyptic thrillers without the theatre queue.
