Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

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So, everyone’s talking about the new Frankenstein movie, but honestly, I’m way more excited that Pan’s Labyrinth is coming back to cinemas! I heard it’s being celebrated as one of the best films from the 21st century, and it’s hard to believe it’s already been 20 years since it first came out. I can’t wait to see it on the big screen again.

Cineverse has obtained the rights to the acclaimed film Pan’s Labyrinth as it approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026. The agreement gives Cineverse complete control over distribution in North America, covering options like home video, on-demand services, streaming, and related content like podcasts. They also plan to release the movie in theaters with a high-quality, wide-screen presentation.

As ‘turns 20 years old,’ we’re excited to team up with Cineverse to bring it back to theaters and with upgraded home video options. Cineverse has a great history of reaching large audiences, and we believe they’re the perfect partner to help both longtime fans and new viewers experience the film. ‘s theatrical re-release will allow generations who love the movie to enjoy it on the big screen again,’ said Del Toro.

Cineverse is excited to bring the critically acclaimed film Pan’s Labyrinth back to theaters for its 20th anniversary. According to Yolanda Macias, Chief Motion Pictures Officer, working with director Guillermo del Toro on this project is a long-held dream, and they’re eager to share the film with both longtime fans and new audiences. Chris McGurk, Cineverse Chair and CEO, praised del Toro as a creative genius and expressed his delight in partnering with him to bring the film back to cinemas in enhanced formats.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, a critically acclaimed dark fantasy film that won three Academy Awards, has been ranked among the best movies of the 21st century, landing at number 41 on one list. Set in 1944 Spain after the Civil War, the film follows young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) and her pregnant mother (Ariadna Gil) as they move to the countryside. There, they join Ofelia’s stepfather, Captain Vidal (Sergi López), who is hunting down rebels in a nearby forest. Ofelia discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a Faun (Doug Jones) who reveals she is actually a princess from a magical world. The Faun gives her three dangerous tasks to prove her royal lineage, all while her mother’s health deteriorates and her unborn sibling is at risk. Del Toro directed, wrote, and produced the film through his company, Tequila Gang.

Frankenstein Set to Debut on Netflix

The movie Frankenstein, featuring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth, is now showing in some cinemas and will be available on Netflix starting November 7th. It’s received very positive feedback, with a 95% audience score and an 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film offers a fresh perspective on the classic Frankenstein story.

He acknowledged that there have been many versions of Frankenstein, and most probably don’t focus on the original themes. He also explained that the film explores ideas about parenthood, saying it’s a very personal story reflecting both his own childhood and his experiences as a father. He pointed out that shifts in how he thought about parenting actually came before he started making the movie, and those changes inspired parts of the story. He realized that becoming a parent required a new level of awareness, something he hadn’t fully grasped after being a son for so long, and it made him reflect on how quickly time had passed.

Pan’s Labyrinth will be re-released in theaters in 2026. Frankenstein will debut on Netflix on Nov. 7.

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2025-11-05 18:39