We are DELIGHTED to share the news that divisive Kevin Costner film “Waterworld” is finally getting a 4K release. Bless those folks at Arrow, because this is one of those titles we’ve been waiting for. Sure, at the time, it was one of the most expensive films ever made and lost A LOT of money. But it’s gone on to be a cult favorite for generations of fans. So much so that the Exxon Valdez ship set from the film was found, rescued, and utilized as a stage at post-apocalyptic event Wasteland Weekend for several years.
What You’ll Get:
- Three cuts of the film newly restored from original film elements by Arrow Films
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Six collector’s postcards
- Double-sided fold-out poster
- Limited edition 60-page perfect bound book featuring writing on the film by David J. Moore and Daniel Griffith, and archival articles
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
DISC ONE – THE THEATRICAL CUT (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the original theatrical cut
- Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio options
- Maelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld – feature-length making-of documentary including extensive cast and crew interviews and behind the scenes footage
- Dances With Waves – original archival featurette capturing the film’s production
- Global Warnings – film critic Glenn Kenny explores the subgenre of ecologically themed end-of-the-world films
- Production and promotional still gallery
- Visual effects still gallery
- Original trailers and TV spots
DISC TWO – THE TV CUT (BLU-RAY) [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE]
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the extended US TV cut, which runs over 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut
- Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio options
DISC THREE – THE ULYSSES CUT (BLU-RAY) [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE]
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the extended European Ulysses cut, which include previously censored shots and dialogue
- Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio options
Read more about the release via Arrow Video. You can pre-order “Waterworld,” which is due out June 27th, 2023, now.
