Lionsgate Home Entertainment is marking the 20th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006) with a new 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo set arriving July 14. The release bundles Volume 1 and Volume 2, is presented unrated, includes a
When Lionsgate Home Entertainment announced it would mark the 20th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair with a new 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray release. it immediately landed in the middle of a familiar fandom fight: what people wanted for years versus what they’re being told this time.
The studio’s new combo pack is scheduled to arrive on the market on July 14. It brings Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair together in a single unrated epic by uniting Volume 1 and Volume 2, and it’s presented “exactly as he intended,” with a new anime sequence added to the package.
The story at the center of that promise is still the same one that made the film a modern revenge saga. Uma Thurman plays The Bride. left for dead after her former boss and lover Bill ambushes her wedding rehearsal—shooting her in the head and stealing her unborn child. To exact her vengeance. she must hunt down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before finally confronting Bill herself.
The set also leans into a detail longtime fans have chased: this isn’t just a re-shelving of the earlier releases. The news accompanying the announcement says the release includes a classic intermission.
It comes with a full slate of extras and technical presentation details. The film is presented with Dolby Vision/HDR. On the physical side. fans get The Lost Chapter. a 40-page behind-the-scenes booklet curated by Quentin Tarantino. a 70mm film still featuring artwork from the film. five double-sided collectible character cards. and two posters from the theatrical screenings of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair.
For viewing options, the main feature includes optional English, English SDH, and Spanish subtitles. The release is also described as including a digital copy, and one listing notes that this digital version will have a 15-minute intermission.
That’s where the online argument flared. In the comment section attached to the listing. one user reacts to years of complaints about the previous unavailability of the Whole Bloody Affair. saying: “I swear…. you folks are ridiculous.. After YEARS of whining and complaining about the non-availability of the WBA… Now you are saying you don’t care?. Unbelievable.”.
Another commenter pushes back hard on that framing. insisting the release is exactly what dedicated Quentin Tarantino fans have been waiting for. They write that it is “NOT a cash grab. ” and explain that it is “NOT the first two movies just repackaged together.” They add that the release is still spread across two discs. and argue that—beyond the disc packaging—a streaming version is already looking strong. writing: “as of now. it is streaming on Peacock and it looks fantastic.”.
They also make specific claims about how this new edition differs from earlier 4K versions. arguing that “This is NOT going to be the same transfer as the previous released 4K versions of Kill Bill. ” and saying it isn’t a “cut & paste job.” They add that a steelbook is not included. but suggest one may come later.
As the debate continues, another commenter zeroes in on film-rating and censorship details, correcting what they call misinformation. They argue that “KBV1 was B&W. in the Crazy 88 sequence. to get an R-rating from the MPAA. ” and say an idea that the amount of gore getting an R-rating in 2004 is an “urban myth.” They also claim that “the uncensored Japanese cut has additional gore. even during the Black and White sequence. ” and emphasize that a preview states “Uncut. Unrated.”.
They go further. arguing that additional sequences were cut to meet MPAA standards for an R. and they reference the anime sequence as well—saying it “was also cut to get an R.” They describe differences between versions around the Black and White segment and Sophie’s injuries. and they conclude by insisting that Quentin Tarantino would have known about the need for cuts to pass censors if the MPAA standard were the only issue.
Taken together. the most striking part isn’t just the physical release itself—it’s the intensity of what people think they’re finally getting. The announcement promises an unrated. unified edition that includes a new anime sequence. presented exactly as Tarantino intended. with Dolby Vision/HDR and a classic intermission. Fans are responding to that promise the way they always have: some see the milestone as overdue vindication. while others argue about whether earlier versions and cuts mean this new edition truly delivers what they believe it’s labeled to be.
Kill Bill The Whole Bloody Affair 20th anniversary 4K Blu-ray Blu-ray combo pack July 14 release Quentin Tarantino The Bride Deadly Viper Assassination Squad Dolby Vision HDR unrated
Unrated? so it’s more violent or what lol
I swear this movie gets re-released every year. Still gonna buy it though if it’s 4K and has that anime bit or whatever.
Wait so the “When Lionsgate announced” part… is that like an official director cut? I’m confused because I thought the anime thing was already in the theatrical version? Maybe I’m mixing it up with something else.
July 14 like… perfect date for revenge binge watching. But also why “exactly as he intended” like fans don’t already know? I just want the best version without all the stupid arguments, and I hope they didn’t mess up the HDR.