GoKawiilRichard Kelly to Release 800-Page 'Donnie Darko' Sequel Novel in December
Ahead of Donnie Darko's 25th anniversary theatrical re-release on October 2, director Richard Kelly is publishing an 800-page novel titled The Philosophy of Time Travel on December 15, now available for preorder. The book continues the story from where the 2001 cult film ended and is meant to lay groundwork for a potential film sequel.
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Donnie Darko flopped on release but became a cult classic through home video, and this expanded universe push shows how studios and creators continue to monetize cult fandoms decades later. A tie-in novel ahead of a possible sequel also signals Kelly's attempt to control the franchise's future narrative on his own terms rather than through a straight reboot.
- Donnie Darko returns to theaters October 2 for its 25th anniversary in a new 4K restoration.
- Richard Kelly's novel The Philosophy of Time Travel arrives December 15 and is available for preorder.
- The novel is designed to set up a potential film sequel to the 2001 cult classic.
Donnie Darko 4K UHD Blu-ray (Arrow Video) — With the 25th anniversary restoration hitting theaters, Arrow Video's 4K release is the way to keep Kelly's cult classic on your shelf at home. It bundles both the theatrical and director's cuts with the kind of extras fans of the film's time-loop mythology love to dig through.
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