Vampire Hunter D Returns to Theaters for 40th Anniversary!

Get ready to dust off your stakes! The iconic anime classic Vampire Hunter D is returning to theaters this spring for its 40th-anniversary celebration. Thanks to a partnership between AMC Networks’ streamers HIDIVE and Shudder, and Iconic Events Releasing, this groundbreaking film will grace the big screen once again.

A Theatrical and Streaming Event:

Mark your calendars for April 9th, 10th, and 13th, as Vampire Hunter D joins AX Cinema Nights’ 2024/2025 season. This special re-release will screen in select U.S. and Canadian cinemas, offering fans a chance to experience this cult classic on the big screen. And for those who can’t make it to the theater, fear not! The film will also make its streaming debut on both HIDIVE and Shudder later this year.

A Genre-Defining Classic:

“In 1985, Vampire Hunter D cemented its place in cinematic history as a truly genre-defining work of horror,” says John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. This sentiment is echoed by Scott Shooman, Head of AMC Networks’ Film Group, who highlights the collaboration’s ability to bring this “cult classic genre film” to both theatrical and streaming audiences.

The Story of D:

For those unfamiliar with the legend, Vampire Hunter D is set in a post-apocalyptic future where technology and the supernatural coexist. Humanity lives in fear of the ruling Nobility, a race of powerful vampires. When Doris Lang is chosen as the next bride of the vampiric Count Magnus Lee, she hires the mysterious and enigmatic vampire hunter known only as D. D, possessing a unique lineage, is her only hope for survival.

A Remastered Experience:

HIDIVE and Shudder will present a digitally remastered version of the original 1985 OVA, produced by Sentai Filmworks in 2015. This ensures that fans will experience Vampire Hunter D in all its glory.

Screening Details:

Iconic Events Releasing will screen the film in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub at over 500 North American cinemas. Check local listings for showtimes and participating theaters.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Vampire Hunter D. Advance tickets for Vampire Hunter D are available for purchase now at ax-cinemanights.com and participating theater box offices. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to this anime classic, this is an event you won’t want to miss!