Kevin Smith Celebrates 25 Years of 'Dogma' with Rights Reclamation

After announcing last year that he had regained rights to his 1999 comedy-drama, Smith said he plans to mount a special 25th-anniversary celebration of the film.

A movie follows two fallen angels played by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as they come to Earth in order to question God's existence. Famous for its irreverent humor and religious satire, the movie enjoyed all-stars from the cast. Dogma was both criticized and complimented at its release, but it eventually turned into a classic and continued to fascinate generations.

Smith, who had been more vocal about needing the rights to Dogma back for years, told this writer some time ago how excited he was about the project. "It's a dream come true to have Dogma back in my hands," he said. "It is a film that has a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to celebrate its 25th anniversary with fans."

In fact, nobody knows what the 25th-anniversary celebration is going to be like. "It's going to be a series of events and stuff," Smith has hinted. Expect screenings of the film, exclusive merchandise, and maybe even new content related to the Dogma universe.

Rumors of a sequel or spin-off from Smith regaining the rights on Dogma began flooding speculations. Although he did not confirm or deny the reports, he said he is always open to exploring the Dogma world in the future.

Dogma was one of Smith's grand career moments: it's fast-built him into the voice for this new generation of filmmakers. Here is a film which has all the elements of comedy, drama, and social commentary to puncture the big grey cloud above. As Smith takes time to commemorate the 25th year of Dogma, fans are in for a nostalgic trip down memory lane or perhaps a peep at what the future may hold for the Dogma universe.