Sony’s new R-rated horror sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, has opened at the Nigerian Box Office with a solid ₦14 million debut, landing fourth on the weekly charts.
Of that total, ₦9.5 million was generated during the opening weekend, according to data compiled by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).
However, the picture is far less encouraging in the domestic U.S. market. The fourth film in the 28 Years Later franchise posted a disappointing $3.6 million on its second three-day weekend, representing a steep 71.2% drop from its $13 million opening frame. By comparison, the previous installment, 28 Years Later, dipped 67.5% in its second weekend after debuting to $9.8 million.
After 10 days in release, The Bone Temple now stands at a $20.8 million U.S. cume, a figure that remains below what the previous film earned on its opening weekend alone.
With a reported $63 million production budget (excluding marketing costs), prospects for profitability are narrowing. Despite outstandingly positive word-of-mouth, the film now faces an uphill battle to recoup, with industry projections eyeing a $27 million–$32 million total domestic run.
