Yes—Danny Boyle’s latest reported comments indicate that Cillian Murphy is expected to have a substantial role as Jim in the planned final 28 Years Later film. Alex Garland has written a script, Boyle said, but he did not say when production would begin. This is a stated plan, not confirmation that filming has started or that Sony has issued a formal cast announcement.
What Danny Boyle said about Murphy’s return
In a report updated October 4, 2026, AS/MeriStation quoted director Danny Boyle saying Alex Garland had written a “very good” script and that the final film would contain “a lot of Cillian Murphy.” Boyle also said he did not know exactly when it would happen. The report is the latest located update on Murphy’s expected role; its account of Boyle’s remarks is in Spanish, so the English phrases here should be read as reported renderings, not verified verbatim quotations.
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That language is more affirmative about Jim’s prominence than Variety’s December 11, 2025 report, which said Sony was proceeding with a third film and Murphy was “in talks” to reprise his role. Variety noted that no cast announcement had been made at the time. Neither report establishes that filming has begun or gives a release date.
Which 28 Years Later movie is the next one?
The planned Jim-focused chapter is the final film in the new trilogy—not 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Sony describes The Bone Temple as the franchise’s fourth film overall and the second installment in the trilogy that began with 28 Years Later (2025). Its story continues directly after that film. Sony’s official FAQ names Dr. Ian Kelson, played by Ralph Fiennes, Spike, played by Alfie Williams, and Jimmy Crystal, played by Jack O’Connell, among its central characters.
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- Decades after the rage virus outbreak, survivors live in isolation. When one leaves his ruthlessly quarantined island sanctuary, he uncovers haunting secrets and mutations in both the infected and the remaining humans. From director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland comes a bold return to the world of 28 Days Later.
In June 2025, Boyle described the trilogy as three movies that could be “complete and satisfying in their own right, but are linked,” with a character arc running through them. TIME reported that Boyle expected to direct the third film and described it as a larger story about redemption centered on Murphy’s Jim. That context helps explain why Boyle’s latest comments point to a more substantial part for Jim in the final installment.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When will the final film come out?
No release date or production start date is established in the latest report. Boyle said he did not know exactly when the film would happen, so a specific timetable would be speculation. The confirmed next installment in the released trilogy is The Bone Temple; Sony’s official page lists it in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital formats. Its FAQ lists digital purchase or rental through Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Sony Pictures Core; availability can vary by territory and over time.
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- Decades after the rage virus outbreak, survivors live in isolation. When one leaves his ruthlessly quarantined island sanctuary, he uncovers haunting secrets and mutations in both the infected and the remaining humans. From director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland comes a bold return to the world of 28 Days Later.
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- Decades after the rage virus outbreak, survivors live in isolation. When one leaves his ruthlessly quarantined island sanctuary, he uncovers haunting secrets and mutations in both the infected and the remaining humans. From director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland comes a bold return to the world of 28 Days Later.
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- Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival - the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.
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