Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust will return to North American theaters. GKIDS plans Japanese-language screenings this fall, followed by a home-video release in 2027, according to a press release reported by Crunchyroll News.
The screenings still lack dates and venues
GKIDS has not yet announced which theaters will participate or published a complete schedule for the fall screenings. Additional North American screenings are also planned, but the announcement provides no further details about their locations or timing.
The home-video release is scheduled for 2027. A specific day or month has not been given, and GKIDS has not detailed the format or any possible editions. For now, the announcement confirms the theatrical return and the release window, while the practical information needed to plan for either release remains pending.
A 2000 Madhouse film returns to the big screen
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 hired by the father of a young woman apparently abducted by vampire Baron Meier Link. D must outrun a group of mercenaries while uncovering the truth behind her disappearance.
The North American return offers audiences another chance to see Kawajiri’s adaptation on the big screen, although the announcement remains limited on scheduling and home-video details. press release reported by Crunchyroll News remains the reference for further information, and the official GKIDS website may also publish practical details.
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.
