'Pride & Prejudice' to Receive 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release

It's a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's classic Pride & Prejudice inspires some decidedly...let's just call them passionate reactions among fans. After all, the debate about which is the superior onscreen version of the iconic romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy has been raging for decades at this point and regardless of whether you're pro- or anti-Colin Firth it seems unlikely to slow down any time soon.

But with the 20th anniversary of the 2005 film looming on the horizon, fans of the Keira Knightley (Black Doves) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) adaptation are in for a special treat. Focus Features has decided to splash out on a special anniversary rerelease of the film, which will see Pride & Prejudice return to theatres on April 20 and April 23.

The film marked the feature debut of British writer and filmmaker Joe Wright, who went on to direct such critical and popular hits as Atonement, Anna Karenina, and Darkest Hour. Based on a script from Deborah Moggach (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), the story follows the iconic romance between Darcy and Elizabeth, whose initial loathing turns into mutual captivating despite themselves.