Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth' Is Re-Releasing in 4K For Its 40th Anniversary

Hitting theaters in January 2026.

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  • Jim Henson’s cult classic Labyrinth is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary
  • The limited engagement runs for four days a 4K remastered format across North America
  • Screenings will include a new featurette celebrating the film’s fan community

Jim Henson’s cult classic Labyrinth returns to theaters for its 40th anniversary from January 8 to January 11, 2026. The re-release is remastered in 4K and presented by Fathom Entertainment with The Jim Henson Company and Sony Pictures.

The 1986 film stars David Bowie as Jareth and Jennifer Connelly in her breakout role. Jim Henson directs, with George Lucas as executive producer and music by Trevor Jones plus Bowie’s original songs. Design by Brian Froud and the artisans of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop powers the film’s tactile magic. The practical effects and puppetry remain era-defining on a theater screen. Labyrinth is Henson’s final feature as director. The return solidifies the movie’s cult legacy for a new generation and gives day-one fans a pristine, communal rewatch.

The limited engagement is billed as four days only. It plays across North America with wide venue coverage and fan-forward programming.

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