3 Reasons Why 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Flopped At The Box Office

The franchise later expanded with 28 Weeks Later in 2007 and 28 Years Later in 2025. However, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which was released in January this year, failed to replicate that success. Underwhelming Box Office Opening & Performance When Compared To ExpectationsEarly box office numbers quickly raised concern for the franchise. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Box Office Summary (via Box Office Mojo)North America – $21.3 millionInternational – $25.3 millionWorldwide – $46.6 millionShort Release Gap Fueling Franchise FatigueThe release strategy further weakened the film’s prospects. The franchise once relied on long gaps to sustain interest, with 28 Weeks Later arriving in 2007 after 28 Days Later, followed by 28 Years Later in 2015.