This fall, Insight Editions will publish
two official and definitive books celebrating the power and legacy of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, marking the film’s 20th anniversary since its 2006 release.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Cineverse, in conjunction with Fathom, will be bringing the acclaimed film back to theaters for its 20th anniversary in the United States and Canada in 3D, 4K and premium HDR by Barco on October 9.
The two titles are the latest chapter in a longstanding publishing partnership between del Toro and Insight Editions. Information on both titles is below:
Pan’s Labyrinth: The Complete Screenplay
By Guillermo del Toro
With a foreword by Baz Luhrmann
Filled with vivid imagery and behind-the-scenes insights, Pan’s Labyrinth: The Complete Screenplay (Insight Editions; September 8, 2026) features the full shooting script of the acclaimed fantasy film, written and directed by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, along with fascinating anecdotes for film fans, screenwriting enthusiasts, and collectors.
In the years since its release, Pan’s Labyrinth has remained one of the most celebrated fantasy films of the modern era. Set in post–Civil War Spain, it tells the story of Ofelia, a young girl who discovers a mysterious labyrinth and a hidden world of strange creatures. Pan’s Labyrinth: The Complete Screenplay allows readers to explore the story in depth, presenting the entire script by writer and director Guillermo del Toro.
Accompanying the screenplay, the book features a wide range of materials from the film’s production, including specially commissioned new art by visual artist Tomás Hijo, original concept art and storyboards. From early visual designs to moments captured during filming, the book traces the development of the story’s characters, environments, and atmospheres, revealing how the film’s distinctive blend of fantasy and historical drama was brought to life. An introduction by Guillermo del Toro provides additional context to the creative process, touching on the inspirations, challenges, and craftsmanship behind the film, from the design of its creatures to its thoughtful dialogue and memorable scenes.
Pan’s Labyrinth: The Complete Screenplay
By Guillermo del Toro
Insight Editions | 8.5 x 11 inches | 304 pages
Hardcover | $50.00
ISBN: 9798337406831 | September 2026
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairytale –
20th Anniversary Edition
By Mark Cotta Vaz, Nick Nunziata, and Guillermo del Toro
With a foreword by Steven Spielberg
and a new preface by Guillermo del Toro
Discover the filmmaking secrets behind Pan’s Labyrinth, the groundbreaking classic by Academy Award–winning director Guillermo del Toro. This revised and expanded anniversary edition of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairytale– 20th Anniversary Edition (Insight Editions; September 8, 2026) features new content, as well as an in-depth look at the film’s creation and its lasting cultural impact.
ON ITS RELEASE IN 2006, PAN’S LABYRINTH announced filmmaker Guillermo del Toro as a major creative force and garnered him a loyal fan base.
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this acclaimed fantasy, Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth explores the film’s creative journey, from the director’s early ideas through casting, the challenging shoot, and the overwhelmingly positive critical response. Along with rare concept art and photography, there are exclusive insights from the director, the stars, the producers, and other key players involved in crafting this dark, thrilling masterpiece.
Produced with the director’s full collaboration, and with a new Preface by del Toro and a Foreword by Steven Spielberg, this ultimate exploration of a cinematic classic is part of a series of definitive volumes exploring del Toro’s key works.
Praise for Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth
“Guillermo is a brilliant filmmaker whose films always surprise and impress me but, if pressured to choose my favourite, I invariably choose Pan’s Labyrinth. His terrifying and beautiful tale of the power of a little girl’s imagination is utterly sublime.
It may be twenty years old, but it will never age.”—TERRY GILLIAM
“The greatest fantasy film since The Wizard of Oz.”—STEPHEN KING
“Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy masterpiece is one of those rare timeless classics. Visually stunning and emotionally devastating, Pan’s Labyrinth remains one of the most original and moving films of the 21st century.”—BAZ LUHRMANN
“Prepare yourself for a descent into the most terrifying labyrinth of all, Guillermo Del Toro’s subconscious mind. Combining surreal beauty with nightmare images that will be seared into you for a lifetime, the film’s true horror is the evil that humans do to each other.”—JAMES CAMERON
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairytale
By Mark Cotta Vaz, Nick Nunziata, and Guillermo del Toro
Insight Editions | 9.25 x 1.25 x 11 inches | 192 pages
Hardcover | $60.00
ISBN: 9798337406824 | September 2026
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairytale –
20th Anniversary Limited Editions
Limited to five hundred copies — the first 100 signed by Guillermo del Toro — each is casebound in Svepa leatherette with gilded edges, gold foil, blind debossing, and housed in a debossed slipcase.
Accompanying the stunning book is a matching portfolio containing four prints produced exclusively for Insight Editions by Tomás Hijo, as well as two facsimiles of concept art by Raúl Monge and Sergio Sandoval, and two facsimile pages from the film-used Book of Crossroads by Esther Gili.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairytale
By Mark Cotta Vaz, Nick Nunziata, and Guillermo del Toro
Insight Editions | 9.25 x 1.25 x 11 inches | 192 pages
Hardcover | $350.00 signed; $175.00 unsigned
ISBN: 9798337407678 signed; 9798337406909 unsigned | September 2026
About Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro is the acclaimed director of thirteen feature films, including the Academy Award winners The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth, Pinocchio and Frankenstein. He is also the coauthor of The Strain vampire novels, which have become international bestsellers.
About the Authors
Mark Cotta Vaz is the author of over thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers. His recent works include Batmobile: The Complete History, Beautiful Creatures: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion, Godzilla: The Art of Destruction, and Interstellar: Beyond Time and Space.
Nick Nunziata is an actor and producer, known for Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Grizzly Park, and The Nightmare Collection Volume 1.
About Insight Editions
Insight Editions pushes the boundaries of creativity, design, and production with award-winning books and collectibles. From collaborations with innovators like James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to partnerships with global brands including Warner Bros. and Disney, Insight Editions creates stories and experiences for fans, readers, and seekers of all ages that transcend the page. The dynamic catalog ranges from pop culture to photography to cooking to nature conservation. Learn more at insighteditions.com.
