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Pan’s Labyrinth Is Coming Home in 4K, but Buying and Renting Have Different Dates

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The new 4K edition of Pan’s Labyrinth has four release dates. Which one goes on your calendar depends on whether you want a digital copy, a rental or a disc for the shelf.

Guillermo del Toro’s dark fairy tale is getting a 20th-anniversary home release from Cineverse. The official film site confirms November 10 for digital ownership, but renting it means waiting a little longer.

Ofelia reading a large book in a scene from Pan’s Labyrinth.
Pan’s Labyrinth film image. Credit: Cineverse.

Here’s when each version arrives

According to Cineverse’s October 29 announcement, the schedule is:

  • November 10, 2026: Digital purchase of the restored film.
  • December 1, 2026: The 4K + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition SteelBook and the Blu-ray Collector’s Edition.
  • December 8, 2026: Digital rental.
  • December 29, 2026: A separate 4K + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition.

So the December 29 edition is not the first chance to get the movie on a 4K disc. The SteelBook edition arrives December 1. Check the exact edition name when comparing listings rather than assuming every anniversary copy ships on the same day.

A restoration, not a different story

Del Toro oversaw the 4K restoration using the original 35mm elements. The official anniversary FAQ also says the story has not changed. This is not a newly announced alternate cut.

And November 10 is a digital purchase date, not a promise that the restored edition will be included with a streaming subscription.