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Guillermo Del Toro Says the New 4K Restoration of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Is a ‘Huge Upgrade’

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A scene from Pan's Labyrinth

Asked on X on Oct. 12 whether the new 4K remaster of Pan’s Labyrinth came from the original camera negative, Guillermo del Toro answered, “Yes- completely different and new remastering. Completely new mix. Huge upgrade.”

2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego - 20th Anniversary Of Guillermo del Toro's "Pan's Labyrinth" Hall H Panel
At Hall H in San Diego’s Convention Center, Guillermo del Toro appeared for a Comic-Con panel marking 20 years since Pan’s Labyrinth, on July 24, 2026. Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images.

Cineverse describes the restoration as taken from the original 35mm elements and overseen by del Toro, and the film’s official site says the work was fully executed by human artists.

A scene from Pan's Labyrinth
A scene from Pan’s Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy film now available in a 20th-anniversary 4K restoration. Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images.

The restoration has been available to own digitally since Nov. 10, with a 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition SteelBook and a Blu-ray Collector’s Edition to follow on Dec. 1, digital rental on Dec. 8, and another 4K + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition on Dec. 29.

Cineverse says the physical editions have already delivered the biggest home-entertainment preorder launch in the company’s history.

Extras for the 4K release include the retrospective documentary “Long Ago, In the Underground Realm” and the original 2007 director commentary.

2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego - 20th Anniversary Of Guillermo del Toro's "Pan's Labyrinth" Hall H Panel
At Hall H in San Diego’s Convention Center, Guillermo del Toro appeared for a Comic-Con panel marking 20 years since Pan’s Labyrinth, on July 24, 2026. Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images.
The Pale Man, a pale humanoid creature with eyes in his hands and sharp claws, holds his hands up to his face at a candlelit banquet table.
The Pale Man raises his hand-eyed palms to his featureless face in one of Pan’s Labyrinth’s most iconic scenes. Credit: Pan’s Labyrinth.
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