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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Opens in Theaters With Unified 4½‑Hour Cut

Strong notices meet modest box-office tracking for Tarantino’s preferred single-cut release.

Overview

  • The release combines Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 into a roughly 275‑minute presentation with a 15‑minute intermission across about 1,100–1,200 North American screens.
  • Tarantino’s intended structure is restored with reordered revelations, an expanded Production I.G. anime backstory for O‑Ren Ishii, and previously trimmed violence and color restored in key sequences.
  • A new post‑credits Fortnite tie‑in short, The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge, premiered in‑game on November 30 and is appended theatrically, drawing criticism for its look and relevance.
  • Reviews widely commend the cohesion of the single cut and spotlight Uma Thurman’s performance, while some critics argue the extended runtime and added gore feel indulgent.
  • Early box‑office reports cite about $1.6 million on opening day with weekend projections near $4 million, and one outlet notes an initial Rotten Tomatoes snapshot based on a small sample.