Disney announces live-action Aladdin for Digital and Blu-ray release & more

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Walt Disney Studios has announced that the live-action adaptation of the animated classic, ALADDIN, will arrive on Digital and Movies Anywhere on August 27, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September 10.

Ah, but if you thought the wish fulfillment would stop at just one release, you'd be more wrong than the Sultan's pocket full of stale crackers. To mark the momentous occasion that find's director Guy Ritchie's live-action remake landing in your home, the studio has also revealed a Signature Collection for ALADDIN, which contains both the live-action and original animated classic versions in one package. The highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection for ALADDIN will arrive on shelves the same day that Ritchie's live-action version becomes available to own.

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As per today's official press release for ALADDIN:

Extras explore elements of “Aladdin” that audiences adore, from the film’s treasured, iconic award-winning music to its beloved characters and their hilarious antics on and off screen. Viewers get the first look at an all-new song “Desert Moon,” deleted from the final film, written by eight-time Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken and Oscar®-and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land”). Features document Guy Ritchie’s joyful, easy-going approach to directing that led to movie magic; Will Smith’s fresh take on the infamous shape-shifting blue entity confined to an oil lamp; Naomi Scott’s powerful performance as the spirited princess who yearns to lead the people of Agrabah; and the indescribable feeling of playing Aladdin chronicled personally by Mena Massoud. Deleted scenes and a blooper reel round out the fun.

In addition, early owners of “Aladdin” gain access to exclusive bonus features. Fans who pre-purchase will receive a feature showcasing the making of the massive musical number “Prince Ali,” and those who bring home the film first on Digital will secure an exclusive extra detailing the creation of Jasmine’s new song “Speechless.”

By now you're probably wondering about what manner of magical extras Disney plans to include for ALADDIN's home release. Well, allow me to grant your wish by posting the details below:

Digital Presell Bonus:

• MAKE WAY FOR PRINCE ALI – Take a look at the gigantic design extravaganza that came together for this scene of Genie-sized proportions.

Digital Exclusive Bonus:

• “SPEECHLESS”: CREATING A NEW SONG FOR JASMINE – Follow the story of Jasmine’s inspirational song “Speechless,” written by Alan Menken, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul especially for this version of “Aladdin.”

Blu-ray & Digital Bonus:

• ALADDIN’S VIDEO JOURNAL: A NEW FANTASTIC POINT OF VIEW – Watch behind-the-scenes moments captured by Mena Massoud (Aladdin) in this fun, fast-paced look at his personal journey.
• DELETED SONG: “DESERT MOON” – Experience a moving duet performed by Jasmine and Aladdin, fully shot and edited, with an introduction by Alan Menken.
• GUY RITCHIE: A CINEMATIC GENIE – Discover why director Guy Ritchie was the perfect filmmaker to tackle this exhilarating reimagining of a beloved classic.
• A FRIEND LIKE GENIE – Discover how Will Smith brings talent, experience and his own personal magic to the iconic role of Genie.
• DELETED SCENES
  • Falling Petals Into OJ
  • Jafar’s Magic Orrery
  • Anders’ Gift
  • Wrong Wishes
  • Silly Old Fool
  • Post Yam Jam Debrief
• BLOOPERS – Laugh along with the cast and crew in this lighthearted collection of outtakes from the set.
• MUSIC VIDEOS
  • "Speechless" – Music video performed by Naomi Scott
  • “A Whole New World” – Music video performed by ZAYN and Zhavia Ward
  • “ A Whole New World” (“Un Mundo Ideal”) – Music video performed by ZAYN and Becky G.

 ALADDIN stars Will Smith as Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, Navid Negahban as Sultan, Nasim Pedrad as Dalia, Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders and Numan Acar as Hakim. “Aladdin” is directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s Aladdin animation screenplay by Ron Clements & John Musker and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio.

As for the Signature Collection, this version comes with its own set of unique extras.

New Bonus:

• Sing Along With The Movie – Sing along to your favorite tunes as you watch the film. With magical on-screen lyrics. 
• Aladdin on Aladdin – Join the speaking voice of Aladdin, Scott Weinger (“Fuller House”), as he reflects on almost 30 years of being Aladdin. 
• “Let’s Not Be Too Hasty”: The Voices of “Aladdin” – Take your seat in the recording booth and watch as the voice actors of “Aladdin” work their microphone magic.
• Alternate Endings – Enter the realm of “what if” and see just how differently the movie could have ended.

Digital Exclusive:

• Drawing Genie – Join prolific animator Eric Goldberg as he draws and reminices about the Genie.

Classic Bonus:

• The Genie Outtakes
• “Aladdin”: Creating Broadway Magic
• Unboxing “Aladdin”

Disney promises that you ain't never experienced ALADDIN until you've checked out all the features included in the Signature Collection, the perfect product for any self-proclaimed Mouseketeer.