‘Shaun of the Dead’ Returns to Cinemas for 20th Anniversary

Focus Features and Universal Pictures have announced the exciting re-release of Edgar Wright’s iconic horror-comedy, Shaun of the Dead, in UK cinemas to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. The re-release is set for 27th September 2024, and fans can look forward to experiencing the cult classic like never before, with the film fully remastered in Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos.

Shaun of the Dead will also see a re-release in the US, beginning on August 30th, exclusively at Dolby Cinema™ at AMC Theatres for a limited engagement. This remastered version promises to bring the beloved zombie movie to life with stunning visual and audio enhancements, offering audiences the chance to relive the film’s charm and horror with unparalleled clarity and immersion.

Edgar Wright, the film’s director and co-writer, expressed his excitement about the re-release: “Twenty years ago, the worldwide release of Shaun of the Dead changed my life forever. Its reception since then has continued to be incredible, largely due to the passionate fans who have championed it with cricket bats aloft. Now, as we celebrate its bloody 20th anniversary with a brand-new Dolby Atmos and Vision remastered version, I’m beyond excited for everyone to experience it once again on the big screen—the way it was always meant to be seen: large, loud, and with quite a lot of red on it.”

Originally released in 2004, Shaun of the Dead quickly became a cultural phenomenon, cementing its status in horror-comedy history. The film, directed by Edgar Wright and co-written by Wright and Simon Pegg, stars Pegg alongside Nick Frost. It tells the story of Shaun, a man who decides to turn his life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling with his mother, and dealing with an entire community that has returned from the dead to eat the living.

The remastered version will be presented in Dolby Vision™, which offers ultra-vivid colours and incredible detail, and Dolby Atmos™, providing immersive sound that places viewers at the centre of the action. Dolby Cinema is specially designed to elevate every type of movie experience, and Shaun of the Dead is no exception.

This 20th-anniversary celebration is not just a re-release but an opportunity for a new generation of audiences to discover the film on the big screen. Fans old and new will be able to appreciate the enhanced experience that Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos provide, bringing out the subtle details and the intense moments that have made Shaun of the Dead a lasting favourite.

Shaun of the Dead will be re-released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 27th September 2024. For more information and to stay updated on the release, visit the official Shaun of the Dead movie website.

This remastered version of Shaun of the Dead promises an unforgettable cinema experience, full of laughter, scares, and a whole lot of red.

Shaun of the Dead trailer