LOS ANGELES (Variety) — Horror fans are counting down the days as 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the long-awaited sequel to the zombie franchise, tracks for a massive $80 million opening weekend.
Set to release this Friday, January 16, the film sees Cillian Murphy reprising his iconic role as Jim. Early reviews from Tuesday’s premiere praised director Nia DaCosta for “reinventing the genre” while staying true to the gritty roots of the original.
Meanwhile, on the awards circuit, the film Hamnet continues its dominance, sweeping the major guild nominations announced this morning, solidifying its status as the Best Picture frontrunner for the upcoming Oscars.
