At a recent event in Los Angeles, Quentin Tarantino hinted at potential plans for a Quentin Tarantino Kill Bill Prequel, surprising longtime fans of his beloved film series. During the Los Angeles premiere of Yuki’s Revenge, a collaboration between Tarantino, Uma Thurman, and Fortnite, the director discussed his continuing interest in expanding the franchise’s universe.
Tarantino Shares Ideas for Kill Bill’s Past
The director appeared at the Vista Theater for a Q&A session, where he faced questions about the future of the Kill Bill saga. Tarantino acknowledged he has entertained thoughts about further stories in the universe. He stated,
“I’ve got other things to do… I have a whole Kill Bill idea in my mind, but it was wiped out.”
— Quentin Tarantino, Director
Despite this setback, Tarantino expressed specific interest in digging deeper into Bill’s origins, potentially focusing on the figures who influenced the character’s development. The director commented,
“I like the idea of a Bill origin,”
and elaborated,
“And the three godfathers that made Bill: Esteba Vihaio, Pai Mei, and Hattori Hanzo. Will I live long enough to do that? That remains to be seen.”
— Quentin Tarantino, Director
The Inspiration Behind Yuki’s Revenge
Yuki’s Revenge, the short film presented at the event, marks a new chapter for the Kill Bill franchise. Released in Fortnite on November 30th, this short is described as
“a dream of a Kill Bill chapter that never made it to the silver screen.”
— official description
Uma Thurman, who played the central role in Kill Bill, spoke in support of the project during its launch event. She shared,
“It’s really moving. It’s really great, and I think it’s something meant to be.”
— Uma Thurman, Actress
Upcoming Release of The Whole Bloody Affair
The momentum continues for fans with the arrival of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair in theaters on December 5th. This newly edited four-hour presentation weaves Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume 2 into a seamless, unrated experience. The version features added footage, an animated sequence, and tweaks like replacing the famous black and white stylization during the Crazy 88s fight.
With speculation swirling around the possibility of a Quentin Tarantino Kill Bill Prequel and multiple releases energizing the fandom, the legacy of this cinematic universe is poised to thrive, keeping Uma Thurman, Bill, Hattori Hanzo, Esteba Vihaio, Pai Mei, and the godfathers at the heart of conversations about the future of the franchise.
