Despite the record-breaking success of low-budget horror film Obsession, Collider argues that 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the stronger horror release of 2026. The sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta, underperformed in cinemas but has found a substantial audience after arriving on HBO Max, where it ranks among the ten most-watched films worldwide.

Obsession reportedly cost under $1 million and has earned more than $200 million, setting several records for original horror films and attracting early awards speculation for star Inde Navarrette. By contrast, The Bone Temple received widespread critical praise but failed to recoup its reported $63 million budget at the box office; its streaming performance suggests renewed interest eight months after release.