If, like me, you are a big fan of Kevin Smith’s cult classic, then we have some amazing news for you today, as Vertigo Releasing has announced 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 represented by Goodfellas.
Kevin Smith has said, “I made Dogma in 1999 as a lapsed Catholic searching for peace with my spiritual baggage. It was the biggest, riskiest, most ambitious movie I’d made at the time and the one I’m still asked about most. Religion is a sensitive subject, but so is humour, and Dogma aimed to bring both into the same space with heart, wit, and reverence for irreverence.
Revisiting it 25 years later, I am overwhelmed by the relevance of its questions and the courage of its cast. This remastered edition is not just a restoration, it’s a resurrection. For all the fans who could not find it streaming, or who passed around bootlegs to keep the movie alive, this is for you.“
Vertigo Releasing will re-release the film theatrically in the UK & Ireland in glorious 4K from 7th November
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
