If one pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small, and the ones that mother gives you don’t do anything at all, what happens when Disney offers you a 4K restoration of its 1951 animated classic, Alice in Wonderland? We’ll find out when Alice in Wonderland gets a digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release for the film’s 75th anniversary on May 5, 2026!
In addition to the film’s home release, the newly restored film will debut with a special one-night-only premiere at the TCM Film Festival on May 1, offering audiences an early look at the vibrant, meticulously remastered and restored presentation before it’s in-home release.
What features does the 4K restoration include?
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Alice in Wonderland has been meticulously restored and remastered in 4K Ultra HD by the Walt Disney Film Restoration team. Over nine months, artists completed a digital scan of the original nitrate Successive Exposure (SE) negatives, followed by extensive clean-up to address dust, warping, and age-related wear. The team also referenced original production artwork preserved by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library to ensure the restoration remained true to the filmmakers’ original intent, collaborating closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios veteran Michael Giaimo to review every shot and refine color and luminance.
Disney’s going to great lengths for this release
“The original animation artists’ work on Alice in Wonderland is stunning, and we’re proud to present it with renewed clarity and vibrancy,” said Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Management. “This milestone restoration brings new depth and dimension to the film’s imaginative world, offering a vibrant presentation for longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.”
Bonus Features galore
Viewers eager to go further down the rabbit hole will find a robust collection of bonus features on the Blu-ray and Digital release, offering rare behind-the-scenes and archival material. Highlights include reference footage with commentary by Alice herself, Kathryn Beaumont, along with classic companion shorts such as Thru the Mirror featuring Mickey Mouse and Alice’s Wonderland from the original Alice Comedies, a selection of deleted scenes, and music videos including “Beware the Jabberwock” and “If You’ll Believe in Me.”
There aren’t too many Disney classics I could imagine needing on 4K Blu-ray, but Alice in Wonderland is one of them. As Disney’s 13th release in the Disney Animated Canon, Alice in Wonderland is a head trip of epic proportions, featuring unforgettable characters, mind-bending visuals, and twisty storytelling. Try as Hollywood might to remake the film, nothing is quite like the original. I’ll be pre-ordering a copy of this one. How about you?
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