Great Scott! Robert Zemeckis’s beloved time-traveling film, Back to the Future, is returning to theaters alongside the ultimate 4K Gift Set and Steelbooks to celebrate the sci-fi classic’s 40th anniversary! According to a press release from Universal Pictures, the legendary adventure from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment returns to cinemas in multiple premium formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and D-Box, beginning on October 31!
Hold onto your Sports Almanacs, because there’s more! An all-new 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Trilogy Gift Set and Steelbooks arrive on October 14 from Universal Home Entertainment, featuring over 90 minutes of all-new bonus features and over 9 hours of bonus features!
Per today’s official press release:
Igniting the 40th anniversary celebration, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will debut a must-have lineup of Back to the Future releases on October 14, just ahead of Back to the Future Day on October 21. The centerpiece is the Back to the Future Trilogy – 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set, featuring all three films in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, packaged with a collectible Flux Capacitor SteelBook, an exclusive Gibson Mini Guitar replica, an OUTATIME metal license plate, a Back to the Future: A Visual History booklet, and an assortment of replica items from the Universal archives. Fans can also collect individual Steelbooks for each film or pick up the Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Trilogy in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, perfect for commemorating four decades of time-traveling adventure.
“Back to the Future is one of the most iconic films of the last half-century,” said Jim Orr, President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures. “The film’s wit, wonder and wildly original storytelling continue to captivate audiences of all ages. This 40th anniversary celebration gives fans the chance to experience the film’s timeless magic on the biggest, most immersive screens available today.”
The new lineup of Back to the Future 40th Anniversary offerings from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment features a comprehensive look at the legacy of the franchise. Fans can enjoy hours of bonus features spanning new and archival content that dives deep into the Back to the Future franchise. The 4K release will also be available in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which will transport fans into the heart of this beloved story with ultravivid picture and astonishing multi-dimensional sound.
Among the newly produced features:
The collection also includes beloved legacy bonus features, including: