Focus Features is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ang Lee’s groundbreaking film Brokeback Mountain with a limited theatrical re-release. The film will return to select theaters nationwide on June 22 and 25, 2025, offering audiences a chance to experience the poignant love story on the big screen once again Focus Features.
Brokeback Mountain, released in 2005, stars Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two young men who form a complex romantic relationship while working together on Brokeback Mountain in the 1960s. The film explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of the American West.
Directed by Ang Lee, the film was adapted from Annie Proulx’s 1997 short story by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana. It received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, direction, and performances, particularly those of Ledger and Gyllenhaal. The film grossed over $178 million worldwide and won three Academy Awards: Best Director for Lee, Best Adapted Screenplay for McMurtry and Ossana, and Best Original Score for Gustavo Santaolalla.
In addition to its box office success and critical acclaim, Brokeback Mountain had a significant cultural impact. It was hailed as a landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema, contributing to broader acceptance and visibility of LGBTQ+ relationships in mainstream media. The film challenged stereotypes and opened up conversations about the complexities of love and identity. In 2018, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
To commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary, Focus Features is offering special screenings in select theaters. Tickets for these limited engagements are now available through Focus Features and participating theater chains. Additionally, the studio has released a new commemorative trailer and poster to accompany the re-release, allowing fans to relive the emotional journey of Ennis and Jack.
This re-release provides both longtime fans and new viewers an opportunity to experience Brokeback Mountain in theaters once again. Whether revisiting the film or discovering it for the first time, audiences can expect a powerful and moving cinematic experience that continues to resonate two decades after its original release.
