Boyle Clarifies "28 Years Later" Ending, Sparks Debate

Fans of 28 Years Later have mixed feelings about the film's strange final moments and its shocking nod to a prominent UK personality, which has sparked broader discussion.

This ending serves as a kind of epilogue, arriving after the movie's primary narrative has already concluded. This final scene, in fact, introduces a new group of characters set to lead the upcoming sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

While intended to set the stage for The Bone Temple—which was shot consecutively with the first film—many viewers have criticized the conclusion for having a tone that feels abruptly different from the rest of the story. It's this sudden change, moving from the emotional closure of a major storyline to the almost "silly" introduction of new characters, that has left the audience deeply divided. At the same time, unmistakable allusions to one of Britain's most notorious contemporary figures have caused widespread surprise.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for 28 Years Later.