For two days only this March,Yu-Gi-Oh! The Moviereturns to movie theaters across the nation at select locations. The digitally remastered version of the 2004 anime box office hit was inspired by the internationally popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game, manga and TV series. Presented by Fathom Events and 4K Media Inc.,Yu-Gi-Oh! The Moviewill have special showings on Sunday, March 11 at 12:55 p.m. and Monday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. (all local times). This comes just a few weeks afterFathom Events brings back the classicJim Henson movieThe Dark Crystalback to theaters on February 27 and 28.
In addition to viewing the full-lengthanime feature, moviegoers will be treated to a sneak peek of the first episode of the sixthYu-Gi-Oh!anime series,Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINSEnglish-dubbed premiere. Tickets forYu-Gi-Oh! The Moviecan be purchased online by visiting the Fathom Events website or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 800 selectmovie theatersthrough Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
InYu-Gi-Oh! The Movie, a heroic Yugi squares off against archrival Kaiba in an adventure even more dangerous when the imaginary monsters in their playing cards become ferociously real… and when an old evil enters the fray. Who will win this ultimate smackdown? Whether you’re a novice Duelist or a professional, you’ll want to watch and find out! The duels, strategies, lore and flat-out fun of the hottest trading-card game around supercharge this first-ever movie inspired by the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! games, comic books and TV series. Here’s what Fathom Events VP of Programming Kymberli Frueh had to say in a statement.
“Anime titles continue to draw passionate audiences to cinemas nationwide. We are proud to partner for the first time with 4K Media to bringYu-Gi-Oh! The Movieback tobig screensacross the country for a new era of fans to discover and enjoy.”
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with participating theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group, Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top stage productions includingNewsies! The Broadway Musicaland George Takei’sAllegiance, major sporting events such asMayweather vs. McGregor, epic concerts with artists like Grateful Dead and Dixie Chicks, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events such asSteve McQueen: American IconandIn Our Hands, and beloved anime titles like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.
Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events' live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 897 locations and 1,387 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visitFathomEvents.com. Take a look at the new poster for the return ofYu-Gi-Oh: The Movieto the big screen, along with the original trailer below.
