Quentin Tarantino's combined edition of Kill Bill, titled The Whole Bloody Affair, has unveiled its first trailer ahead of a limited theatrical release on December 5, 2025. The version presents Volumes 1 and 2 as a single 281-minute film with a 15-minute intermission, featuring new anime footage and tweaks like a full-color Crazy 88 fight scene. It promises fresh backstory for Gogo Yubari and highlights the gore in color.
Overview
Quentin Tarantino originally envisioned Kill Bill as a single four-hour film, but it was split into Volumes 1 and 2 for its 2003-2004 release, becoming a cornerstone of his filmography and a breakout for star Uma Thurman. Now, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair realizes that vision by combining both volumes into one theatrical experience, without major re-editing of scenes. The trailer, released on November 7, 2025, teases the epic scope and violent flair of the original, while introducing enhancements for modern audiences.
New Footage and Changes
A key addition is a previously unseen anime sequence providing backstory for O-Ren Ishii's bodyguard, Gogo Yubari, in a style matching the existing O-Ren anime segment. Some viewers in Japan reportedly saw parts of this during the 2003 theatrical run, but much appears entirely new. The trailer also reveals the Crazy 88 massacre scene—originally shot in black and white to secure an R rating from the MPAA—now restored in vivid color, amplifying the blood-soaked action. Other subtle tweaks are hinted at, including a possible AI recreation of David Carradine's voice for the opening narration, given his 2009 passing.
Release Details
The film runs 281 minutes total, incorporating a 15-minute intermission likely placed after Volume 1's credits. It will hit limited theaters on December 5, 2025, allowing fans to experience Tarantino's full Hong Kong martial arts homage uninterrupted. This release follows the tepid reception of longer Tarantino projects like Grindhouse, underscoring the original split's wisdom, yet satisfies long-standing curiosity among cinephiles.