Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later franchise reimagines zombie genre as political allegory for contemporary Britain

Nia DaCosta's upcoming film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, set for release in 2025, shifts its focus from zombies to human villains, particularly Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, a Satanist cult leader portrayed by Jack O'Connell. Producer Danny Boyle connected the film’s themes to the nationalism of the Brexit era, remarking, "Brexit has constrained us." Taking place on the quarantined British Isles, the film introduces new zombie variations, including pregnant zombies and muscular 'Alphas.' Jodie Comer's character, Isla, experiences temporal confusion due to terminal cancer. The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw commented that zombies are "almost entirely irrelevant," highlighting a morphine-addicted giant. The narrative concludes with reflections on historical lessons, referencing Weimar Republic fascism, diverging from typical zombie tales. Boyle emphasizes the ongoing interest in zombie narratives, concentrating on human dangers.