In a surprising turn for the beloved zombie franchise, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" has stumbled at the box office despite nearly universal critical acclaim.
The film also earned an impressive A- CinemaScore, matching the audience enthusiasm for its predecessors.
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However, with a reported $63 million production budget — not including marketing and promotion — "The Bone Temple" faces a long journey to break even.
The critically acclaimed horror sequel opened to just $13 million, failing to dethrone Avatar: Fire and Ash despite stellar reviews and an A- CinemaScore.