TMDb/V for Vendetta Movie Two decades later, V for Vendetta's warning against tyranny remains chillingly relevant. Explore its timeless political commentary and enduring legacy. March 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - V for Vendetta, directed by James McTeigue, remains strikingly relevant two decades after its release. Although set in a dystopian near-future United Kingdom, the film's themes echo through history and current events, proving the notion that "history repeats itself" is ever true.