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Return of Cillian Murphy to 28 Days Later at Risk

Despite earning critical acclaim upon release, "The Bone Temple," the third installment of the post-apocalyptic series "28 Weeks Later," faced a challenging box office run and raised concerns about the future of the trilogy, especially regarding the potential fate of another planned film featuring Cillian Murphy.

Marcus Thompson · 1 min read

U.S. Debut Stumble Threatens Third '28 Days Later' Installment and Cillian Murphy's Return

An underwhelming opening weekend in the US saw the film gross only a few million dollars, significantly underperforming its production budget. Consequently, distributors pulled it from approximately 1,500 cinemas shortly after release. The film's poor performance raises concerns about the feasibility of a third installment and the likelihood of Cillian Murphy's previously anticipated return.

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