Bone Temple Underwhelms at the Box Office
The latest installment of the 28 Years Later franchise, titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, has debuted in theaters amidst a challenging box office environment. Released just seven months after the previous film, it faces tough competition from the box office giant, Avatar: Fire and Ash, particularly during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Box Office Performance of The Bone Temple
On its opening day, The Bone Temple earned $5.6 million. It is projected to reach approximately $15 million over the extended four-day holiday weekend. This performance falls short compared to the franchise’s first film, which opened to $30 million in its first three days. Additionally, it lags behind initial expectations of $20 million for its debut.
Comparative Earnings
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: $5.6 million on opening day, projected $15 million for the four-day weekend.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash: $3.2 million on opening day, projected to earn $17 million over the four-day weekend.
- Domestic earnings for Avatar 3: $353.4 million with over $1.23 billion globally.
Franchise Details and Future Plans
The 28 Years Later series is known for its compelling narrative and direction by Danny Boyle, alongside writer Alex Garland. The latest film is directed by Nia DaCosta and is the second chapter in a planned trilogy. Sony Pictures has confirmed that a third installment featuring Cillian Murphy will be produced, with Boyle at the helm again.
Despite its underwhelming debut, the film has generated positive feedback, boasting a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore, marking it a standout for a horror film. Additionally, it has an impressive PostTrak rating of 4.5.
Star-Studded Cast
The Bone Temple features a talented ensemble cast, including:
- Ralph Fiennes
- Jack O’Connell
- Alfie Williams
- Erin Kellyman
- Chi Lewis-Parry
Competition and Industry Insights
In related news, the film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, is expanding after winning best drama at the Golden Globes, expected to bring in $1.6 million, raising its domestic total to $15 million. Furthermore, Josh Safdie’s film Marty Supreme is also performing well, potentially earning around $6.9 million, bringing its domestic earnings to $80 million.
As audiences provide feedback, Sony insiders remain optimistic that The Bone Temple might gain traction among viewers, enhancing its box office performance in the coming weeks. With its strong reviews, it could indeed find new life in theaters despite the current challenges.
