28 Years Later’s Controversial Ending Just Got An Explanation Thanks To The Sequel’s Trailer

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The recently released trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple offers more insight into the divisive ending of 28 Years Later. The film series, which started with the 2002 hit 28 Days Later, has taken some unexpected turns over the years, and the upcoming movie seems to be the most surprising yet.

Okay, so the zombie flick from 2025 felt like a natural continuation of 28 Weeks Later, which is what everyone expected. But it definitely threw some curveballs our way, especially considering how 28 Years Later ended. Now, the trailers for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple are starting to explain some of the choices they made with that 2025 movie’s ending – it’s like things are finally clicking into place!

28 Years Later’s Controversial Ending Is A Key Part Of Setting Up The Story Of The Bone Temple

For nearly the entire film, 28 Years Later was captivating, but the ending was particularly unforgettable. Viewers were shocked to see Jimmy Crystal – the boy from the film’s opening scenes facing the zombie outbreak – return as an adult, shockingly dressed like the controversial entertainer Jimmy Savile, and surrounded by a group similarly styled with blonde wigs and tracksuits.

Following numerous investigations into Jimmy Savile’s sexual abuse over the last ten years, the decision to include a film featuring him sparked outrage. Many viewers were disturbed not only by Savile’s history, but also by the bizarre scenes of characters dressed as him fighting zombies.

The second trailer for ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ reveals more about a key story choice. It shows Jimmy Crystal giving the main character, Spike, a wig and a new name – ‘Jimmy.’ This highlights how Crystal has built a cult of personality around the ‘Jimmy’ persona. The trailer suggests the tension between them will stem from Crystal’s obsession with this image, as Spike appears unhappy with the orders and the wig, though previous trailers did show him wearing it.

The trailer hints that Crystal is deeply fascinated with pop culture and old myths, even after society has fallen apart. He even asks Dr. Kelson if he’s “Old Nick” and retells a story about the Devil. This obsession seems to set up a contrast with Spike, whose story in 28 Years Later focuses on accepting the present. This difference suggests they will likely clash as the new story unfolds.

The Bone Temple’s Trailer Teases Another Reason 28 Years Later’s Controversial Ending Became Reality

Ever since 28 Years Later was announced, fans have been speculating about a return for Jim, the main character from the original 28 Days Later. And honestly, after seeing what director Danny Boyle is hinting at with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, I’m starting to think it’s not just wishful thinking – a comeback for Jim actually feels pretty plausible.

The contrast between Jimmy Crystal and Jim – sharing a similar name and a desperate will to survive the apocalypse, yet being complete opposites in personality and values – would create a fascinating and compelling story. It would powerfully explore how harsh circumstances can shape people in drastically different ways.

Released on January 14, 2026, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is one of the first big movies of the year. Hopefully, it will soon answer the questions raised by its trailers and the ending of 28 Years Later, and set up an exciting direction for the last movie in the trilogy, which is planned for release later in the 2020s.

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2025-12-04 21:18