Battle Royale Returns to U.S. Theaters in October With 25th‑Anniversary 4K Reissue
U.S. audiences get a rare big‑screen presentation after the film skipped a wide theatrical release in 2000.
Overview
- Lionsgate and Iconic Events released a new trailer announcing the 25th‑anniversary re‑release of the 2000 cult film.
- The theatrical cut will screen in North America on October 12, 13 and 15 as a limited engagement, with availability varying by region.
- Screenings present a new 4K restoration in Japanese with English subtitles.
- Each showing includes a bonus interview with screenwriter Kenta Fukasaku reflecting on his father's career and the film's inspirations.
- The film, starring Beat Takeshi, has notably influenced later dystopian stories across movies, television and video games.