Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is set for a new North American release. GKIDS plans theatrical screenings this fall, followed by a home-video release in 2027. The announcement was made in a press release reported by Crunchyroll News.
GKIDS has not announced the theaters yet
The first screenings are planned in Japanese for the fall, but GKIDS has not yet revealed which theaters will participate or published a complete schedule. Additional North American screenings are also planned, though the announcement does not provide further details about their locations or timing.
The home-video release is scheduled for 2027. No specific day or month has been given, and GKIDS has not yet detailed the format or any possible editions. For now, the announcement confirms the release window and the theatrical return, while the practical information needed to plan around either release remains pending.
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s film returns after its 2000 release
Released in 2000, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri at Madhouse. The film is based on the novel series by Hideyuki Kikuchi.
Its story follows D, a “Dunpeal” vampire hunter. The father of a young woman apparently abducted by vampire Baron Meier Link hires him to find her. D must then outrun a group of mercenaries while uncovering the truth behind her disappearance.
The return gives North American audiences another opportunity to see Kawajiri’s adaptation on the big screen, but the announcement remains deliberately limited on scheduling and home-video specifics. The press release reported by Crunchyroll News remains the reference for upcoming information, and the official GKIDS website may also publish practical details.
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Source
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, official publication dated 2026-08-23, reporting GKIDS’ announcement about the new North American release of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and the Japanese-language screenings planned for the fall.
