‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Is About To Receive Its First Widespread Release

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Quentin Tarantino’s films have consistently resonated with audiences, and there’s particular anticipation surrounding a new project he’s been developing for a long time. It’s a film he first started thinking about around 2003, and many fans have been eagerly awaiting it – perhaps without even realizing it. Those who know Tarantino’s work likely have some idea of what to expect.

Quentin Tarantino is considered a filmmaking master, known for his unique storytelling that has inspired countless directors. However, his particular style – from the music he chooses to his bold camera angles – remains uniquely his own. After deciding to cancel his project, The Movie Critic, in 2024, everyone wondered what he’d do next. The answer turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Is Coming To Cinemas For The First Time

As a film critic, I’ve been following Quentin Tarantino’s career since his early work, and looking back at Kill Bill: Vol. 2 from 2003, it really marked an interesting point in his filmography. It was only his eighth film as director, following up the successes of Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Jackie Brown. What’s fascinating is the six-year break he took between Jackie Brown and Kill Bill: Vol. 1 – that was the longest gap between films he’d had up to that point, and it wasn’t matched until his recent hiatus after Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood in 2019. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait quite as long for the second half – Kill Bill: Vol. 2 hit theaters just a year later. It’s also well known that Tarantino originally envisioned Kill Bill as one massive, four-hour film, but ultimately decided to split it into two volumes for a more manageable cinematic experience.

After more than twenty years, Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will finally be shown widely in cinemas. Both parts of the film will be screened together on December 5, 2025, giving fans the chance to see the complete story as originally intended. Because the movie is quite long – 4 hours and 41 minutes – most showings will include a break in the middle. That’s a lot of time to watch Uma Thurman’s intense journey for revenge!

With many recent films exceeding three hours in length, Quentin Tarantino is bringing back his film, The Whole Bloody Affair, which is also quite long. He previously hesitated to release it widely because of issues with owning the rights. Now that he fully owns the Kill Bill franchise, he’s eager to share The Whole Bloody Affair with a wider audience, after years of only showing it to small groups.

‘The Whole Bloody’ Affair Is Far More Than Just Combining The Two Original ‘Kill Bill’ Movies


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Originally, Kill Bill was intended to be one massive film, but it was unexpectedly divided into two parts during editing. This meant each volume had to be reworked to stand on its own, and ultimately, neither film fully reflected Quentin Tarantino’s initial creative idea. The Whole Bloody Affair is much more aligned with his original vision for the movie. It’s essentially a look back at Kill Bill as it was first conceived, before the decision to split it into two films changed its structure, offering a fresh experience for new viewers.

There’s a lot to get excited about in The Whole Bloody Affair! It doesn’t just rearrange scenes from the original Kill Bill movies; it also includes deleted scenes and alternate takes, with some elements different from both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Plus, a brand-new animated sequence has been added, making the movie even longer. Basically, even if you’ve seen Kill Bill many times, The Whole Bloody Affair offers fresh content that will give you a new perspective on the story.

Moviegoers who care about picture quality will have a choice between 35mm and 70mm screenings. The original Kill Bill films were shot on 35mm, so seeing The Whole Bloody Affair in 35mm will feel most similar to those movies. However, The Whole Bloody Affair has been upgraded for 70mm screenings, which offer a sharper picture. While most people won’t notice a big difference, film enthusiasts might prefer the 70mm option.

‘The Whole Bloody Affair’ Finally Allows Tarantino’s 10-Movie Rule To Make Complete Sense


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Quentin Tarantino has often said he plans to direct ten films and then retire. While it’s disappointing to think about him leaving filmmaking, this self-imposed limit may have actually helped him create such consistently great work. The situation is a bit confusing, though: he’s already completed ten movies, but claims he’s only made nine. His film The Movie Critic was intended to be his final project, but since he decided to cancel it, he now believes he has one more film to make before retiring.

He views Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as a single film because together they create a complete narrative, and neither part fully makes sense on its own. While this could be argued for many movies and their sequels, Kill Bill is different because the original plan wasn’t to divide it into two volumes. However, watching all of Quentin Tarantino’s films would mean starting and stopping ten times, which feels odd considering he sees Kill Bill as one piece.

It’s still unknown if Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will be available to stream or on DVD/Blu-ray after its theatrical release. However, the upcoming release of the complete Kill Bill project proves Quentin Tarantino’s long-held belief that it’s essentially one film. This new edit also allows Tarantino to realize his original vision for the film, which was significantly changed during its initial production. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair hits theaters on December 5, 2025.

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2025-12-01 15:38