{
  "id": 6282422,
  "title": "Donnie Darko Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with Fathom’s 4K Theatrical Rerelease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/donnie-darko-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-fathoms-4k",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/donnie-darko-theatrical-rerelease-4k-fathom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2001, writer/director Richard Kelly created a mind-bending film titled Donnie Darko, which has now found a new theatrical home. Fathom Entertainment is celebrating the 25th anniversary of this surreal sci-fi masterpiece with a 4K restoration, allowing audiences to experience it like never before. The screening will take place from October 2nd to 4th, a date known as \"Donnie Darko Day,\" marking the day the film's peculiar events commence. The story follows Donnie Darko, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, who struggles with family, school, and peers but finds solace in an unlikely friendship with Gretchen and the guidance of a psychiatrist who believes hypnosis may unlock hidden truths. The film is haunted by a mysterious giant bunny named Frank, who only Donnie can see, leading to a series of inexplicable events. In addition to Gyllenhaal, the cast includes Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Noah Wyle, Patrick Swayze, and Seth Rogen. The rerelease will feature an exclusive introduction from Kelly, discussing the film's enduring legacy since its initial release. Fathom Entertainment's Vice President of Marketing, Shannah Miller, explains, \"This was not a film that exploded overnight – it found its audience slowly, and then never let go.\" To mark the occasion, watch the official 25th anniversary trailer for Donnie Darko and secure tickets through the Fathom website. Additionally, the iconic Tears for Fears song \"Mad World\" was given a haunting new life by Gary Jules' cover for the film's soundtrack.",
  "summary": "Beginning October 2nd (of course), Jake Gyllenhaal and Frank are back on the big screen. Donnie Darko Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with Fathom’s 4K Theatrical Rerelease Liz Shannon Miller",
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    "Donnie Darko 25th anniversary celebrated with 4K rerelease",
    "Screening runs October 2nd to 4th, known as Donnie Darko Day",
    "Film's creator Richard Kelly provides exclusive introduction"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}