Guillermo del Toro says he is using “absolutely no goddamn AI” for the 3D re-release of his film “Pan’s Labyrinth” for its 20th anniversary. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, the director reiterated that the restoration follows traditional approaches rather than AI-assisted processes, framing the decision as protection of what he calls the beauty and meaning of the artwork. Del Toro announced the movie’s return to theaters with updated presentation, including 3D and HDR. Multiple outlets report that the re-release is scheduled to premiere in theaters on Oct. 9, with the film returning for the first time in 3D and HDR for this anniversary run. The comments come during the film’s Hall H panel at the convention, where del Toro discussed the preservation of the film’s artistic lineage and the rationale behind avoiding AI in the restoration workflow. He presented the stance as a guiding rule for the project rather than a one-time remark, emphasizing continuity in how the film is prepared for audiences.