Revolver Entertainment sparked considerable controversy when they announced that B-movie sci-fi “Iron Sky” would only be seeing a single-day release in the United Kingdom, following a delay of nearly a month past its original release date. A campaign started by the filmmakers urged fans to demand a longer run, calling the decision “an insult”.

Today, Revolver issued an official statement in response to the massive fan effort, stating that they “recognise the concerns of the makers of Iron Sky and appreciate the support of the fans”, and reiterating that they “have been huge supporters of the project since day one, coming on board in 2009”.

“We feel this release structure is very much in line with the spirit in which the film was made, being available both on the big and small screen almost simultaneously,” it continues. “We have seen all of your feedback and contrary to the opinion of a few we are not trying to ‘kill’, ‘bury’ or ‘dump’ the film.”

“Revolver is still in discussion with the exhibitors about extending the cinema run. Come out on the 23rd May, show your support, make Iron Sky day a huge success and lets keep the film playing on the big screen!”

You can find out more about the campaign to give Iron Sky a full-length UK theatrical release on the film’s official website here, and demand that Iron Sky be shown in your local cinema here.