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In summary:
- Tech Advisor analyzes Sony’s release patterns to predict when “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” will be available at home after its theatrical run.
- The British zombie sequel, starring Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell, is expected to hit digital platforms between February 24 and March 3, 2026.
- Physical release on DVD/Blu-ray is expected for late June or early July 2026, although Sony’s timeline may vary based on box office performance.
In 2025, the British zombie film series made a successful comeback after decades. This year it’s time to continue the journey through the post-apocalyptic (former) United Kingdom.
Led by Ralph Fiennes as Doctor Ian Kelson and Jack O’Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, The Bone Temple explores themes of violence, masculinity, religion, empathy and death. Combining suspense with black humor and the grotesque, it tells the story of the fall of civilization and the chance of its resurrection.
Directed by Nia DaCosta, who replaced Danny Boyle for this episode, the film is best viewed in theaters. However, if you want to know when The Bone Temple can be viewed at home, read on.
To keep up with the previous films in this series, here’s how to watch 28 Days Later and sequels at home.
How to watch 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple now
The film is now available exclusively in cinemas.
In Great Britain you can book tickets via the websites of Vue, Showcase, Odeon or Cineworld.
In the US, tickets are available from AMC Theaters, Fandango or Atom Tickets.
Here is the trailer of the movie:
When could 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple be released on VOD?
At the time of writing, Sony has not revealed any information about when The Bone Temple could be released digitally. However, we will try to estimate the VOD premiere date based on the studio’s previous film releases, specifically 28 Years Later.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Venom: The Last Dance were among Sony’s biggest hits of 2024, released digitally 46 days after their film debuts. However, 2025’s 28 Years Later went to VOD 39 days after its theatrical release.
Based on that, we estimate that The Bone Temple could be available for rental and purchase in between Tuesday February 24 and March 3, 2026.
However, Madame Web, which severely underperformed at the box office, premiered on VOD just 30 days after its debut in theaters. Kraven the Hunter, another comic book-based flop, was released after 32 days. Therefore, if The Bone Temple bombs, it may end up on VOD a little sooner.
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Either way, based on previous Sony releases, we think it’ll hit UK digital platforms around the same date as it will in the US.
Please note that these dates are predictions and Sony has not confirmed them. When the company releases more information, we will update this article.
When could 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple be released on streaming platforms?
Under the agreement between Sony and Netflix, the studio’s films will be released on the streaming service at least 120 days after their theatrical release. That’s why 28 Years Later could become available for streaming at the earliest between Wednesday 24 June and Wednesday 1 July 2026.
However, Sony may delay that release further if the film performs well.
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When could 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
Physical copies of Sony’s highest-grossing films often hit stores 42 days after digital release. However, there are exceptions to this. For example, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was released on DVD and Blu-ray 63 days after its premiere on VOD.
Meanwhile, 28 Years Later arrived on Netflix just a day after the film premiered – and that could be the case with The Bone Temple. If our guess is correct, the film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray end of June or beginning of July 2026.
