V for Vendetta returns to cinemas for its 20th anniversary on 1 and 5 November — Bonfire Night included
Fathom and Warner Bros. are bringing the Wachowski-produced dystopia back for two days with a new trailer and a documentary by James McTeigue.
Some films age so rapidly they feel like period pieces after a decade, but a rare few get gloomier with each passing news cycle. V for Vendetta sits in that latter camp: two decades on, its masked rebellion is still as unsettling as ever. Now, as if to test whether we've learned absolutely anything since 2006, the film is headed back to cinemas for its 20th anniversary. If you've never seen it with an audience, or it's been too long since you last pondered blowing up Parliament, here's your shot.
V for Vendetta will return to UK and US cinemas in a special two-day event on 1st and 5th November 2026.
For this limited run, Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. are partnering up, waving the Guy Fawkes mask once more — fittingly enough, those dates frame Bonfire Night itself. Expect plenty of hoodies and anonymous masks at the door, which will only add to the atmosphere.
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What’s New for 2026?
To mark the occasion, Fathom has cut a new anniversary trailer featuring an updated spin on Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, reworked by Jonathan Snipes. It’s one of those odd choices that actually makes sense if you remember how showy the film’s musical cues were in the first place — a bit on the nose, but wouldn’t be V without it.
Before the feature, audiences will also be treated to a short documentary called Freedom! Forever!, where director James McTeigue takes a look at why families are still arguing about this film today. Speaking in the promo, Fathom Vice President of Marketing, Shannah Miller, explained their reasoning:
'Twenty years later, V for Vendetta still asks the questions that matter: about freedom, identity, and who gets to speak up... Fathom is thrilled to bring this great movie back to theaters.'
The Story, The Cast, The Context
For anyone who’s managed to dodge it so far: Natalie Portman stars as Evey, a Londoner saved from a bleak fate by the enigmatic, mask-loving V (played by Hugo Weaving). What starts as a personal rescue turns into something far bigger — a violent, stylised crusade against fascist government, mass surveillance, and the not-so-small matter of individual conscience. It’s based on the DC Vertigo graphic novel (by Alan Moore and David Lloyd), and produced by the Wachowskis, who were fresh off The Matrix at the time. Plenty said it felt prescient then; plenty more will say it feels disturbingly spot-on now.
- Natalie Portman: Evey Hammond
- Hugo Weaving: V
- Stephen Rea: Inspector Finch
- John Hurt: High Chancellor Sutler
- Produced by: The Wachowskis
- Directed by: James McTeigue
- Based on: V for Vendetta (graphic novel)
The film’s resisted fading quietly, clocking up a significant cult following over the years. In 2026, with conversations about government snooping and protest movements refusing to go away, it’s probably the most appropriate (or inappropriate) time for a re-watch. Tickets for the anniversary screenings are already up online via FathomEntertainment.com and participating cinemas.