Virtuous visitors to this veteran and ever vigilant vendor of visual media views, forgive our virulent verbosity and be verily vivified by this incoming votive: V is returning. Yes, on this fine, fine fifth of November, Fathom, Warner Bros., and DC have jointly announced just this afternoon that one year from today, The Wachowski Sisters and James McTeigue's incendiary political thriller V For Vendetta will return to cinemas in celebration of the movie's 20th anniversary. To see V's invitation to revisit the revolution for yourselves, check out the new anniversary trailer for yourself below;
Freedom! Forever! Hoo boy, it's hard to believe that McTeigue and the Wachowskis' V For Vendetta is nearly two decades old when its message and that message's urgency feels as fresh today as it did in 2006 and when Alan Moore's original graphic novel released in the mid-80s. For those who may have somehow missed it, V offers a visceral vision of oppression and rebellion amid a totalitarian near-future Britain, where Natalie Portman's working-class would-be hero Evey finds herself teaming up with Hugo Weaving's anarchistic, mask-wearing vigilante V to overthrow their fascist government at any cost.
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Boasting a stellar, knife-sharp script from The Wachowskis, a rock solid ensemble cast, and a revolutionary spirit that is sure to resonate anew with anyone who watched Andor, looked out the window at the world around them, and thought, "Actually, a rebellion sounds bloody wonderful right about now!", V For Vendetta's 20th anniversary really couldn't be coming at a more opportune time. Remember, remember the fifth of November 2026, when you'll be able to celebrate Bonfire Night the proper way… in a darkened room, filled with strangers, enjoying a certifiable banger. Lovely stuff!