The horror genre's current renaissance is showing no signs of slowing down, to the joy of fans like me. Some of the best horror movies have returned to theaters with fresh blood in their veins, including the two recent 28 Years Later films. The latest chapter, the 2026 movie schedule entry of Nia DaCosta’s The Bone Temple, earned a strong critical response, but unfortunately, that love has not translated into big theatrical money. After months of uncertainty around the future of the new 28 Years Later trilogy, we finally have a hopeful update for the planned sequel, and I’m freaking out with the rest of the fans.
Alfie Williams, the breakout star who plays Spike in 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, posted a new image on his Instagram account. As can be seen below, the post shows the actor holding a bow and arrow with the caption, “It’s Great to be Back! 😉” That is not an official Sony announcement but, for a franchise whose third chapter has been stuck under a cloud of box office anxiety, it sure feels like someone cracked open the quarantine gate:
