Nia DaCosta Expresses Disappointment Over "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" Box Office Performance
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Kaitlyn Booth
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Summary
The article discusses director Nia DaCosta's disappointment over the underperformance of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" at the box office. It explores how Sony's strategy of releasing the sequel just months after the first film backfired, possibly due to confusing titles or audience confusion. The piece reflects on the disconnect between what audiences asked for (shorter waits between sequels) and what actually worked commercially.
Key quotes
· 5 pulled28 Years Later: The Bone Temple director Nia DaCosta says she was 'disappointed' that the film underperformed at the box office.
When Sony announced their intentions to release the sequel to 28 Years Later a couple of months after the first one, it seemed like the thing people had been asking for.
People rightfully complain about the time between sequels constantly, and now you don't even have to wait a year.
However, something got lost in translation.
Maybe it was the title; people didn't realize that 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later:
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