Cult Classic 'Dogma' Returns to Theaters After Years of Controversy

Dogma's Return to Theaters After 25 Years: A Story of Controversy and Redemption On June 5th, 2025, Kevin Smith's controversial 1999 film, Dogma, made a triumphant return to theaters for its 25th anniversary. This event is significant because the film had been virtually unavailable for years, a situation stemming from its initial release and subsequent distribution issues. The film's provocative themes and depictions led to widespread protests from religious groups, causing its removal from most streaming platforms and making physical copies extremely expensive. The video by Kit Lazer highlights this history, noting that "Dogma has never been available on streaming or digital anywhere." He points out the exorbitant prices collectors had to pay for the rare Blu-ray copies. The video further explains how Miramax, the original distributor (then owned by Disney), sold the distribution rights to Lionsgate due to the controversy. Later, Harvey Weinstein's involvement further complicated the film's distribution. However, the story has a positive ending. Kevin Smith has regained control of the distribution rights, leading to the 2025 re-release. This allows fans to finally access the film easily, marking a victory for both Smith and the film's dedicated fanbase. As Kit Lazer says, "The value of those out-of-print Blu-rays is about to go down!"