For over two decades, Kingdom Come, the landmark DC comic book series by writer Mark Waid and artist Alex Ross has captivated the mind of superhero fans. Now, The Legend of Kingdom Come, a documentary film about the making of the series has set both its North American and international premiere dates for 2025.
The film will make its North American Premiere at the historic Music Box Theatre in Chicago on Saturday, May 10, 2025, followed by the International Premiere at The Lake Como Comic Art Festival in Italy on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The film is also expected to be screened at conventions and festivals throughout the year.
Watch a preview of the film in the player below:
“Sal and I had a great time making this film and we are thrilled to celebrate the release and share our work with live audiences throughout the year,” said director Remsy Atassi.
To celebrate the occasion, the Chicago event will feature special appearances and director Remsy Atassi and producer Sal Abbinanti will be present to introduce the film which will be followed by a Q&A. The film’s Blu-Ray and special items will be available for purchase, while supplies last.
Screening details are as follows:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Film Screening at 7:00pm, followed by Q&A with the Filmmakers
Ticket packages starting at $25
For more information and tickets, visit https://musicboxtheatre.com/
Saturday, May 17, 2025
The Lake Como Comic Art Festival
Villa Erba in Cernobbio, CO, Italy
For more information, visit: https://www.lccaf.com and follow on social media at @como_art_fest
The all-new documentary film about the iconic, best-selling 90s-era graphic novel Kingdom Come explores how the artistic vision of Alex Ross reshaped comic art and redefined superheroes across generations. The film features commentary from the creative team of Mark Waid and Alex Ross along with original footage and a wide range of interviews with comic industry luminaries including Todd McFarlane, Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, Paul Dini and more. Directed by Remsy Atassi and produced by Sal Abbinanti, the film not only celebrates the groundbreaking work of Alex Ross but also traces the lineage of comic art and storytelling that has shaped modern pop culture and has delighted audiences worldwide.
The Legend of Kingdom Come launched as a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign last year. Backers received early access to watch the documentary via a link as well as access to a Blu-Ray edition. Now, the documentary will be making appearances on large screens over the coming months.
