Entertainment studio Cineverse has announced the acquisition of “Pan’s Labyrinth,” Guillermo del Toro’s wildly successful, Oscar-winning dark fantasy film. The announcement comes ahead of the film’s 20th Anniversary in 2026, when Cineverse plans a major theatrical re-release.
The deal includes all North American distribution rights and will see Cineverse release the film in theaters (including in a premium wide format), on home entertainment, VOD, and streaming platforms. Cineverse also plans to develop additional original content, such as podcasts.
“‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ turns 20 years old, and in Cineverse, we have found the perfect partner to make it live again on the big screen and in new and improved home presentations,” said del Toro. “Cineverse is committed and bold, and their track record for reaching a maximum audience is magnificent. Together we will reconnect the generations that have shared the film through the years and long to experience it theatrically again.”
“Pan’s Labyrinth” is set in 1944 amid the brutal aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. The story follows young Ofelia, who is brought with her pregnant mother to live in the countryside, where her cruel stepfather, Captain Vidal, is tasked with eliminating remaining rebels. Nearby, Ofelia discovers a hidden labyrinth and meets an ageless Faun who reveals she is a princess from an enchanted world and must complete three tasks to reclaim her rightful place. As her mother’s failing health threatens the life of her unborn child, Ofelia undertakes a quest to complete the Faun’s tasks. Written and directed by del Toro, and produced by his company, Tequila Gang, the film stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu (“Y tu mama tambien”), Doug Jones (“Hellboy II”), and Sergi Lopez (“Dirty Pretty Things”).
The film was a major awards success, nominated in six categories at the 79th Academy Awards and winning three Oscars for Best Achievement in Cinematography, Art Direction, and Makeup. It has received 106 wins from 115 nominations across all awards. Critically acclaimed, it was named the top film of 2006 by the legendary Roger Ebert and is Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes with a 95% Tomatometer score.
“Partnering with Guillermo del Toro and his team around this masterpiece is a dream come true,” said Cineverse Chief Motion Pictures Officer Yolanda Macias. “We can’t wait to bring it back to theaters for fans to enjoy it as they did 20 years ago, and to find exciting and creative ways to introduce the film to new audiences who will be discovering this amazing cinematic story for the first time.”
Added Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk, “Guillermo del Toro is a filming genius. I have always been in awe of his creative vision and could not be more pleased to have Cineverse partnering with him to bring ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ back to film audiences in new premium theatrical formats to celebrate the film’s 20th Anniversary.”
The deal was negotiated by Macias and Gary Loffredo on behalf of Cineverse, with Robert Newman (WME), Gary Ungar (Exile Entertainment), and George Hayum (Hirsch, Wallerstein, Hayum, Matlof, and Fishman) representing del Toro.
