David Finchers classic 1999 Fight Club is getting a 4K remaster for its 25th anniversary. The announcement was initially teased on the Instagram account @fightclubinsight with a cryptic image of a bloody cheek tooth, captioned “Well, maybe it’s time to talk about …”

New Regency and 20th Century Studios have now announced that Fincher is overseeing a remastered 4K Ultra HD edition of the film, and there will be a theatrical re-release at some point.

The new Regency and Insight Editions will also release a companion art book that will feature never-before-seen images, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content.

Talking about the process of developing the remaster, Fincher said: “We go back and do it in 4K from the original negative and we overscan it, oversample it, do all the due diligence and there’s a lot of crap that has to be fixed.

“Because there’s a lot of stuff that we can now add because of the high dynamic range. … So there’s, you know, a lot of blown-out windows that we have to go back and ghost in a little bit of the cityscape out there .”

Based on Chuck Palahniuk’s novel, the film follows the story of an unnamed narrator (Edward Norton), a disillusioned office worker suffering from insomnia. He finds solace in attending support groups for various ailments, where he meets Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), another “tourist”.

His life changes when he crosses paths with the charismatic and anarchic soap salesman Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt). Together, they form an underground fight club where men gather to engage in brawls as a form of release from their mundane, consumer-driven lives.

As Fight Club’s popularity grows, it spirals into an anti-establishment movement known as Project Mayhem, leading to increasingly destructive acts of rebellion against modern society. The film leads to a shocking twist that forces the narrator to confront his fractured psyche and the nature of his identity.

The story connects to deep social and personal concerns about consumption, masculinity and identity. The film’s raw, gritty tone, combined with dark humor and philosophical musings, resonated with a generation questioning traditional societal values.

The film’s critique of materialism and its bold, rebellious spirit continue to captivate audiences, so I’m sure fans will jump at the opportunity to experience the film in 4K.

Fincher has addressed the film’s controversial nature which has become a favorite among far-right groups. The director said, “I’m not responsible for how people interpret things … Language evolves. Symbols evolve. It’s impossible for me to imagine people not understanding that Tyler Durden is a negative influence.”

The 4K edition of the film debuted at the TCM Classic Film Festival in April and is expected to be released in 2025.