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V for Vendetta Returns: 20th Anniversary Re-Release Planned

11/6/2025

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Summary

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Fathom Entertainment, with Warner Bros. and Saga Arts, announced a 20th-anniversary re-release of V for Vendetta for November 1 and 5, 2026.
The film is based on Alan Moore's graphic novel and depicts a dystopian future with V challenging a regime.
Natalie Portman stars as Evey, who becomes V's protégé.
Tom Lucas, Fathom's VP of Studio Relations, says the re-release underscores lasting impact and defiance.

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Historical Context

The 2006 film "V for Vendetta," based on Alan Moore's graphic novel, reflects themes of resistance against totalitarianism, echoing the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, which marked a shift towards democracy in Eastern Europe. The film's narrative resonates with ongoing global struggles against authoritarianism, highlighting its relevance as it celebrates its 20th anniversary amid contemporary socio-political challenges.

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Fathom Entertainment, with Warner Bros. and Saga Arts, announced a 20th-anniversary re-release of V for Vendetta for November 1 and 5, 2026.
The film is based on Alan Moore's graphic novel and depicts a dystopian future with V challenging a regime.
Natalie Portman stars as Evey, who becomes V's protégé.
Tom Lucas, Fathom's VP of Studio Relations, says the re-release underscores lasting impact and defiance.

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