Cineverse Acquires Exclusive Rights to Guillermo del Toro’s Master Creation, Pan’s Labyrinth; Plans for 2026 Premium Format Re-Release in Theaters to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Multi-year deal secures all North American distribution rights to the Oscar-winning phenom, with plans for a premium wide-format release, podcasts, and additional original content
LOS ANGELES — November 5, 2025 — Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, today announced the acquisition of Pan’s Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro’s wildly successful, Academy Award–winning film. The announcement comes ahead of the film’s 20th anniversary in 2026, when Cineverse plans to re-release it in theaters.
Announcement Assets
PAN’S LABYRINTH | 20th Anniversary Announcement (Cineverse)
Credit: Teresa Isasi / Picturehouse.
About Pan’s Labyrinth
Set in 1944, in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, the film follows young Ofelia, who arrives in the countryside with her pregnant mother, now married to the brutal Captain Vidal, tasked with eliminating remaining rebels in the nearby forest. In a hidden labyrinth, Ofelia meets an ageless Faun who reveals she is a princess from an enchanted world and gives her three tasks to reclaim her rightful place. As her mother’s failing health endangers the unborn child, Ofelia undertakes a perilous quest to complete the Faun’s tasks.
Written and Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Produced by: Tequila Gang
Starring: Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdú (Y Tu Mamá También), Doug Jones (Hellboy II), Sergi López (Dirty Pretty Things)
Filmmaker Quote
Guillermo del Toro remarked, “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. 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.”
Awards & Acclaim
The film received six nominations at the 79th Academy Awards (2007) and won three Oscars: Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Art Direction, and Best Achievement in Makeup. Across all awards, the film has earned 106 wins from 115 nominations. It was widely acclaimed by critics, including being named the top film of 2006 by Roger Ebert, and is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 95% Tomatometer score.
Distribution Plan
The deal includes all North American distribution rights. Cineverse plans a 2026 theatrical re-release, including premium wide-format presentations, followed by home entertainment, VOD, and streaming. The company also plans to develop additional original content around the title, including podcasts.
Cineverse Executive Quotes
“Partnering with Guillermo del Toro and his team around this masterpiece is a dream come true,” said Yolanda Macias, Chief Motion Pictures Officer at Cineverse. “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 Chris McGurk, Cineverse Chairman and CEO: “Guillermo del Toro is a filmmaking 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.”
Deal Representation
The deal was negotiated by Yolanda 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 Guillermo del Toro.
