Monday 22nd September 2025, London, UK: Vertigo Releasing is thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of DOGMA to UK and Irish cinemas on 7th November in a stunning 4K restoration to mark its 25th anniversary. Originally released in 1999, writer & director Kevin Smith unleashed this sharp, irreverent religious satire that sparked conversation, controversy, and cult fandom around the world. Featuring an all-star cast including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Salma Hayek, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Chris Rock, and George Carlin.
In the remastered 4K edition, DOGMA (now coined DOGMA: REESURRECTED) reintroduces audiences to the story of Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon), two banished angels who seek to exploit a theological loophole and return to Heaven – thereby inadvertently nullifying all of existence. A reluctant abortion clinic worker Bethany (Linda Fiorentino) is tasked with stopping them, guided by a heavenly host that includes the last scion of Christ, a muse, a pair of prophets, and the voice of God.
The film premiered Out of Competition at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival and returned to the Croisette in 2025 as part of the prestigious Cannes Classics section. The UK & Irish remaster marks the first time DOGMA will return to cinemas in decades, as well as the first time the title will be shown in 4K format.
After a sold-out North American Q&A tour with Kevin Smith and Smodco, DOGMA: RESURRECTED, A 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION was released theatrically in the U.S. on 1500+ screens on 5th June via Iconic Events, View Askew Productions, and Triple Media Film. International sales are repped by Goodfellas.
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About Vertigo Releasing Vertigo Releasing is committed to discovering and championing the most important part of film: the talent. Our releases have grossed over $100 million at the box office. We have won multiple awards for our innovative campaigns for quality independent films such as SOUND OF METAL (2x BAFTA and Academy Award® winner), BOILING POINT (4x BAFTA nominee), SANTOSH (BAFTA nominee and 2x BIFA winner), CHILD’S PLAY, MRS LOWRY & SON, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE, SPRING BREAKERS, HORRID HENRY, DEATH WISH, DOG SOLDIERS, and MONSTERS.
Recent releases include Petra Volpe’s LATE SHIFT, a thrilling drama about a hardworking nurse (THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE and SEPTEMBER 5’s Leonie Benesch) in an understaffed hospital ward, caught in a tense race against time; DANGEROUS ANIMALS, the Jai Courtney-starring serial killer horror meets exhilarating shark thriller; Lorcan Finnegan’s latest hit THE SURFER, which premiered last year in Cannes and the BFI London Film Festival, and stars Nicolas Cage in the titular role; and electrifying horror thriller LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL starring David Dastmalchian, which made a ‘killing’ at the UK & US box office, with press calling it ‘this generation’s EXORCIST’.
Upcoming releases include the 4K restoration of Yorgos Lanthimos’ iconic directorial debut DOGTOOTH; GOOD BOY, the hotly anticipated haunted house story told from the perspective of Indy the dog; and SAIPAN, the infamous story of the confrontation between iconic Irish football captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan) during the Irish team’s preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. |
