The original King Kong is finally making its way to 4K Ultra HD! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing the legendary 1933 monster movie to the format, with both a Collector’s Edition and a SteelBook release planned. An official street date and complete details have not yet been announced, but retailer listings have already revealed some of the basic specifications.
The news comes with two packaging options for fans to look forward to: a 4K UHD Collector’s Edition and a regular 4K UHD SteelBook. The Collector’s Edition listing identifies the release as a two-disc set, with a 96-minute running time, a Region A designation, and an NR rating. More details about the contents of either edition, including any potential bonus features, restoration information, and technical specifications, are still to come. There is no confirmed release date at this time.
The original King Kong
Directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, King Kong was written by James Ashmore Creelman and Ruth Rose, from an idea conceived by Cooper and Edgar Wallace. The film stars Fay Wray as Ann Darrow, Robert Armstrong as filmmaker Carl Denham, and Bruce Cabot as Jack Driscoll. The supporting cast includes Frank Reicher, Sam Hardy, Noble Johnson, James Flavin, and Steve Clemente.
Here is the synopsis provided with the 4K listing:
“Traveling to an uncharted South Pacific island following tales of a God-Ape, Ann Darrow is captured by the island’s natives to serve as a human sacrifice to Kong. But when Kong, a giant ape, sees Darrow, it is overcome with love and eventually captured by the adventurers. Taken to New York and put on display, Kong breaks free and pursues Darrow in one of the most famous scenes ever filmed.”
Released in 1933, King Kong is one of the most influential monster movies ever made. Its groundbreaking effects work, created under the supervision of Willis O’Brien, brought the giant ape to life through stop-motion animation and helped establish a new standard for cinematic spectacle. The film also established a legacy that would lead to sequels, remakes, countless references, and generations of giant monster movies.
Max Steiner composed the film’s score, while David O. Selznick served as executive producer.
Now, more than 90 years after its original release, the mighty Kong is preparing to make his 4K Ultra HD debut. We’ll share the release date, pre-order information, and full details on the Collector’s Edition and SteelBook as soon as Warner Bros. makes them available. For now, are you looking forward to adding the original King Kong to your 4K collection? Let us know in the comments below!
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