Guillermo del Toro Says There Is ‘Absolutely No Goddamn AI’ in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 3D Re-Release: ‘We’re Protecting a Lineage of Art’

Guillermo del Toro is bringing 'Pan's Labyrinth' back to theaters for its twentieth anniversary on October ninth in three-D and HDR for the first time. Per Variety, del Toro made one absolute requirement for the restoration: 'absolutely no goddamn AI.' The filmmaker said he was protecting what he called a lineage of art—ensuring the beloved fantasy film's restoration honors its original craft rather than relying on algorithmic shortcuts.

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