New Trailer for ‘The Dark Crystal’ – Returning to Theaters in October

New Trailer for ‘The Dark Crystal’ – Returning to Theaters in October

by Alex Billington
September 15, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Which one of us will be the new Emperor?” Fathom Entertainment has unveiled a novel trailer for the 2025 re-release of the 1980s fantasy classic movie The Dark Crystal, made by Frank Oz & Jim Henson and The Jim Henson Company. Featuring puppets and creatures galore, it’s considered a favorite with many movie geeks who grew up in the 80s. This screening is part of The Jim Henson Company’s 70th Anniversary celebration and features an introduction from Brian Henson, Jim Henson’s son & Chairman of the Board of The Henson Company. The Dark Crystal originally opened in 1982 and celebrated its 40th Anniversary back in 2022 (it’s out on 4K Blu-ray). Jen and Kira, surviving members of the Gelfling tribe, set out to find the crystal’s missing shard and begin a hazardous journey that will bring them face to face with evil Skeksis and mysterious creatures at every turn. Jen and Kira will not back down as they race the clock to save their planet in this masterful live-action fantasy starring some of the most imaginative creatures ever put on film. Starring Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, & Percy Edwards. After waiting decades, they finally made a novel legacy sequel The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance which is also available on Netflix now. The OG 1982 classic will be back in theaters for two nights only this October – take the kids! Have fun.

Here’s the novel 2025 trailer for Jim Henson & Frank Oz’s film The Dark Crystal, direct from YouTube:

And here’s the original 1980s trailer for Henson & Oz’s film The Dark Crystal, also found on YouTube:

Another world, another time… in the age of Wonder. From genius filmmaker Jim Henson comes The Dark Crystal, a masterful live-action fantasy starring some of the most imaginative creatures ever put on film. Many years ago, the mysterious “Crystal” was cracked and an age of chaos began, led by the evil race of Skeksis who rule over the land of Thra. Meanwhile, raised in solitude by a gentle race of creatures called the Mystics, the Gelfling orphan Jen is sent on a quest to find the missing shard that will heal the Crystal and restore balance to the universe. The Dark Crystal is co-directed by two Henson Company filmmakers Jim Henson & Frank Oz, their third feature film at the time following The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Great Muppet Caper (1981). The screenplay is written by David Odell; from a story by Henson. Produced by Jim Henson & Gary Kurtz. Originally released by Universal Pictures in US theaters starting in December 1982 – earning just about $40M in its original run. Fathom Entertainment will re-release The Dark Crystal back in US theaters for two nights only: on October 12th & 13th, 2025 coming up this fall. Who’s going?

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