Have you heard the buzz about "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"? It seems that while it has garnered a decent following—though not an overwhelming one—many fans, affectionately dubbed "Jimmies," are taking notice.
According to a report from Variety, this latest installment in the zombie saga kicked off with a global box office of $31.1 million. Domestically, it managed to attract an estimated $15 million, while international audiences contributed $16.2 million across 61 territories. Although these numbers fall short of the $20-22 million projections for the holiday weekend, the film might still show resilience at the box office. Positive word of mouth could play a significant role in its longevity, especially given its favorable reception from both critics and general viewers. This could mean that moviegoers might choose to revisit the Bone Temple over the coming weeks.
In exciting news for fans, Sony has already committed to producing a third film in the series, which will see the return of Cillian Murphy, the star from the original "28 Days Later." It's possible that the recent release of this sequel may have impacted its initial box office, or it could just be facing tough competition from other films like "Primate," "No Other Choice," and the blockbuster hit "Avatar: Fire and Ash." The latter is projected to earn an additional $17.2 million domestically over the four-day holiday weekend, pushing its total to an impressive $363.5 million in the U.S. and an astounding $1.31 billion globally. For five consecutive weekends, "Fire and Ash" continues to prove its box office strength, alongside "Zootopia 2," which has now solidified its status as Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time.
As we await to see how "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" performs in the upcoming weeks, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the movie! What did you think of it? Share your opinions in the comments below.
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