Disney announced that, for the first time ever, a number of legendary director James Cameron‘s films will be made available on 4K UHD throughout the next few months. The announcement from Disney noted that several films, including Aliens, The Abyss, True Lies, both Avatar films, and more, are set to arrive in the coming months.
Up first, the Titanic 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is set to release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and at digital retailers on December 5, 2023. The special collection of the film will include the following:
- A hardcover coffee table book detailing the making of the film’s most iconic scenes
- A detailed schematic inspired by the actual ship blueprint, highlighting locations of key scenes
- Movie prop reproductions of a boarding pass, launch viewing ticket, ship menus, and notes from Jack to Rose and Rose to Cal
- Sheet music for the multi-award-winning hit “My Heart Will Go On”
Aliens, The Abyss, True Lies 4K release information
On December 12, 2023, Aliens, The Abyss, True Lies, Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water will all arrive in 4K Ultra HD on digital platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango/Vudu.
The following week, on December 19, 2023, Blu-ray special editions of Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water will be released physically. Avatar will be released in a 4K Collector’s Edition, 3D Blu-ray bundle, and also as a Limited Edition Steelbook (exclusive to Best Buy), while The Way of Water will have its own 4K Collector’s Edition.
Finally, next year on March 12, 2024, Disney will release physical 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray versions of Aliens, The Abyss, and True Lies. All three films will be released in 4K Collector’s Editions, which will include a 4K copy of the film, a Blu-ray copy of the film, and a digital code.
The full list of bonus features for each film’s release, can be found below:
Still Gallery – Dive into the production secrets of True Lies with these exclusive behind-the-scenes documents and more.
Colonel Miles Quaritch RDA Promos – Get an inside look into the RDA with these in-universe promos hosted by Colonel Miles Quaritch.
Memories from AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER – Producer Jon Landau joins Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang in a conversation about their experiences and insights coming back to Pandora 13 years later in AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.
Production Design Panel Hosted by Jon Landau – Uncover the inspiration behind the new designs of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER with the award-winning Production Design team in this conversation hosted by Jon Landau.
Deleted/Extended Scenes – 12 deleted/extended scenes.
Scene Deconstruction – View 11 scenes in various production stages: final with picture-in-picture reference, template and performance capture.
Production Materials
- One Meal a Day – James Cameron discusses the on-set initiative to eat one vegan meal a day.
- Editing – Learn, step by step, how the editing team transformed reference camera footage into the compelling narrative of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.
- 3D Technology – Learn how the production team pushed 3D technology to new depths in this behind-the-scenes featurette.
- Virtual Camera – Join Richard Baneham, Oscar®-winning visual effects supervisor, and the visual effects team as they discuss the virtual camera’s role in the production process.
- Bringing the RDA to Life – Join James Cameron, Jon Landau, David Vickery and the ILM team for a look at the visual effects created for the opening sequences of the film.
- Tank Timelapse – Watch the building of the underwater performance capture tank in this timelapse video.
- Wētā Reel – VFX breakdown of shots by Wētā Effects.
- ILM Reel – VFX breakdown of shots by ILM.
- CJ Jones Sign Language Guide – Learn the basics of the Metkayina sign language from creator CJ Jones.
- JackCam – Join Jack Champion (“Spider”) as he interviews cast and crew on the set of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.
- Shaman Blessing – A Brazilian shaman blesses the production of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.
- Cliff Curtis Blessings – Actor Cliff Curtis gives Maori blessings for the cast and crew of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.
Beyond the Screen
- Pandora – The World of AVATAR – Discover the story behind the artistry and imagination of Pandora – the World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Crew Movie – AVATAR – The Way of the Jimverse – Join producer Jon Landau on an animated adventure across the Jimverse to restore order and save the world of Pandora.
- James Cameron and Jon Landau Hand and Footprint Ceremony – See James Cameron and Jon Landau honored with a hand and footprint ceremony in front of the world famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA.
- Scene at the Academy – Check out this Academy featurette for AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, diving into a key moment from the film.
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- Monday Night Football TV Spot – Watch the TV spot broadcast exclusively during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.”
Still Galleries – Dive into the AVATAR Archives with these exclusive behind-the- scenes production assets.
