"Pan's Labyrinth" returns to Polish cinemas. Restored 4K version on 30 October
Guillermo del Toro's 2006 film, which reportedly received a record 22-minute standing ovation at Cannes, is returning to cinemas in Poland. The 4K version is due to premiere on 30 October 2026.
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"Pan's Labyrinth" (in Polish, "Labirynt Fauna") by Guillermo del Toro, a Spanish-Mexican fantasy drama, is returning to the big screen in Poland to mark the 20th anniversary of its premiere. According to WP Film, the re-release will take place on 30 October 2026.
Restored 4K version
A restored 4K version will be shown in cinemas. According to WP Film, the film will be screened as part of the "Kultowe Kino" ("Cult Cinema") series at the Multikino chain, among other places. The website does not name any other cinemas or cities.
Cannes ovation record
Citing "Variety" magazine, WP Film writes that "Pan's Labyrinth" received the longest standing ovation in the history of the Cannes festival. It lasted 22 minutes. The film did not win the Palme d'Or, however. It did win three Oscars: for cinematography, art direction and make-up.
In 2026, del Toro returned to Cannes with a new, refreshed version of the film. At a meeting with journalists, he recalled the production, which he described as the most demanding experience of his career. He spoke of "a constant fight against everything", because nobody wanted to fund a dark story about a little girl who escapes war into a world of fantasy. The director believes the film's message is as relevant today as it was years ago. He appealed: "Never, ever give in to fear."
Book ahead of the premiere
Before the film returns to cinemas, a novel, "Labirynt Fauna", is due to appear in bookshops. It was written by Cornelia Funke and del Toro. Funke gave the story a literary form and added ten fairy tales that expand the mythology of the film's world. The Polish edition is due to be published in October 2026. The Polish translation is by Paulina Zaborek.
What this means for Poles in the UK
The source only mentions the premiere in Poland. It does not say whether the restored version will also be shown in UK cinemas, or when that might happen. Anyone planning to be in Poland at the end of October can check the Multikino programme. People living in the UK should check the listings of local cinemas, as we have not confirmed any UK screenings.
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