Two numbering systems describe the same feature
Sony’s official information calls The Bone Temple the fourth film in the wider series and the second instalment of the new trilogy. Those descriptions are compatible, not evidence of two different movies. Keep the subtitle with the title when choosing a catalogue edition. A search for 28 Years Later alone can return the 2025 film, a trailer for this sequel or an article about the wider franchise.
Use the direct predecessor for immediate story context
The publisher says this story continues directly after the 2025 film, with Dr. Ian Kelson, Spike and Jimmy Crystal among its central figures. For a viewer wanting the immediate narrative lead-in, that direct predecessor is the useful starting point. Earlier 28 Days Later or 28 Weeks Later films provide wider history, but they are not interchangeable with the chapter that immediately precedes The Bone Temple. Detailed character FAQs can disclose more than a basic first-viewing orientation.
Choose a complete film edition rather than a recap
Sony’s US page lists digital, Blu-ray and 4K UHD routes. Retailer access and format requirements belong to the selected local edition; a recap or short character clip is a different item. Check its actual classification and language information, especially when a catalogue groups several films under one franchise image. This guide does not establish UKIPTV carriage, inclusion with a subscription or a tested playback result, and it is not a first-hand review of the feature.
Questions, answered
Is fourth film inconsistent with second instalment?
No. Sony uses fourth for the wider franchise and second for the newer trilogy.