Back to the Future Trilogy 4K UHD (1985-1990)

[darichestman]

Originally Posted by starsteam

So if I already have the last 4K set and only want what's new, I just have to buy the first film for the bonus disc?

Would have loved to get that Jaws 19 poster.

No it will probably be added to the digital copy of back to the future if you got that like jaws 50 I got the 45 anniversary and it was added

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by Ben_UK

So another lazy repackage?

An easy pass for me.

I don't care about leaflets, posters or miniature delorean / Doc / Marty figurines, just give me a new (better) encode and ill re-purchase.

Universal, Spielrock, Zemeckis, et al should be ashamed... except I don't think they're capable of it.

[tylergfoster]

Oh, nice. Really tempted by the slipbox to get the new bonus disc and the (mostly) classic covers.

[Mariah007]

Premium set Sold out, **** off!

[maverick22]

Originally Posted by Mariah007

Premium set Sold out, **** off!

I doubt it. Amazon does this often. There’s a link, but it’s not actually active just yet.

[MarWellie]

Originally Posted by darichestman

No it will probably be added to the digital copy of back to the future if you got that like jaws 50 I got the 45 anniversary and it was added

Are you really okay with owning an hour and half worth of new extras only on digital and not physical?

[Brayden96]

With the first and third steelbooks coming with bonus discs but the second one not you just know they will do this again in 2030 lol

[darichestman]

Originally Posted by starsteam

So if I already have the last 4K set and only want what's new, I just have to buy the first film for the bonus disc?

Would have loved to get that Jaws 19 poster.

Originally Posted by MarWellie

Are you really okay with owning an hour and half worth of new extras only on digital and not physical?

Yes

[MarWellie]

Originally Posted by darichestman

Yes

May I ask why?

[Pieter V]

UNIVERSAL PICTURES
CELEBRATES THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF
ROBERT ZEMECKIS’ OSCAR®-WINNING SCI-FI MASTERPIECE
BACK TO THE FUTURE 40TH ANIVERSARY

THE ICONIC TIME TRAVELING ADVENTURE FROM STEVEN SPIELBERG’S AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT RETURNS TO THEATERS IN PREMIUM FORMATS INCLUDING DOLBY CINEMA, 4DX AND D-BOX BEGINNING OCTOBER 31

PLUS, AN ALL-NEW 40TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION 4K TRILOGY GIFT SET AND STEELBOOKS ARRIVE OCTOBER 14 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURING OVER 90 MINUTES OF ALL-NEW BONUS FEATURES AND MORE THAN 9 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES IN TOTAL

Universal City, Calif., August 29, 2025 — Universal Pictures is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the Academy Award®–winning sci-fi adventure from director Robert Zemeckis and executive producer Steven Spielberg that became a global phenomenon and redefined the adventure genre. On October 31, the beloved 1985 classic returns to theaters nationwide for a limited engagement in premium large screen formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX and D-Box, among others. This marks the first time Back to the Future will be presented on the world’s largest screens, offering fans the opportunity to experience the film’s scope and spectacle in the most immersive formats yet.

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.

Released on July 3, 1985, Back to the Future introduced audiences to Marty McFly (Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael J. Fox), a small-town California teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean invented by his eccentric friend, Doc Brown (Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd). Stranded in the past, Marty must ensure his teenage parents (Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover) fall in love or risk erasing his own existence. With time running out, he teams up with a younger Doc in a last-ditch effort to harness a bolt of lightning and return to 1985.

The film became the highest-grossing domestic release of 1985 and one of the most enduring movies of the decade, earning more than $385 million worldwide. It received four Academy Award® nominations, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Original Song for Huey Lewis and the News’ “The Power of Love.” The film won for Best Sound Effects Editing.

Zemeckis would go on to direct a series of celebrated and technically groundbreaking films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Death Becomes Her, Forrest Gump (for which he won the Academy Award® for Best Director) and Cast Away, yet Back to the Future remains a defining achievement in his career. The film’s perfect blend of character, comedy and innovation helped launch one of the most successful trilogies in film history and continues to resonate across generations.

Back to the Future was directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Oscar® nominee Bob Gale. The film was produced by Gale and BAFTA nominee Neil Canton and executive produced by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg. It features cinematography by Oscar® nominee Dean Cundey, editing by Oscar® winner Arthur Schmidt and BAFTA nominee Harry Keramidas, production design by Oscar® nominee Lawrence G. Paull, and an original score by Academy Award® nominee Alan Silvestri.

“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:

• 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future – Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
• Back to Hill Valley – Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
• Untold Stories of Back to the Future – Journey back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
• TCM Classic Film Festival Panel – Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey, and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th anniversary premiere.
• A Mystery in History – Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from the cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.

The collection also includes beloved legacy bonus features, including:

• Tales from THE FUTURE: 6-Part Documentary
• Deleted Scenes (Commentary by Producer Bob Gale available)
• An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
• The Hollywood Museum Goes BACK TO THE FUTURE
• BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Behind the Scenes
• Could You Survive the Movies? BACK TO THE FUTURE
• OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
• Looking BACK TO THE FUTURE
• The Physics of BACK TO THE FUTURE with Dr. Michio Kaku
• Huey Lewis and the News "The Power of Love" Music Video
• ZZ Top "Doubleback" Music Video
• BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Ride
• Archival Featurettes
• Behind the Scenes
• 2015 Message from Doc Brown
• 2015 Commercials
• BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Animated Series (2 Episodes)
• Michael J. Fox Q&A
• FAQs About the Trilogy
• Theatrical Trailers
• Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
• Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BACK TO THE FUTURE 40th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION GIFT SET:

Street Date: October 14, 2025
UPC Number: 191329280102 (US – AMAZON EXCLUSIVE), 191329280119 (CA)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 & 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0; French European DTS Digital Surround 5.1; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Number of Discs: 8
Run Time:
Back to the Future – 1 Hour, 55 Minutes
Back to the Future II – 1 Hour, 47 Minutes
Back to the Future III – 1 Hour, 58 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BACK TO THE FUTURE 40th ANNIVERSARY 4K ULTRA UHD TRILOGY:

Street Date: October 14, 2025
UPC Number: 191329279632 (US), 191329280119 (CA)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 & 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0; French European DTS Digital Surround 5.1; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Number of Discs: 8
Run Time:
Back to the Future – 1 Hour, 55 Minutes
Back to the Future II – 1 Hour, 47 Minutes
Back to the Future III – 1 Hour, 58 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BACK TO THE FUTURE LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK:

Street Date: October 14, 2025
UPC Number: 191329282359 (US), 191329282410 (CA)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 & 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0; French European DTS Digital Surround 5.1; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Number of Discs: 3
Run Time: 1 Hour, 55 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK:

Street Date: October 14, 2025
UPC Number: 191329282342 (US), 191329282427 (CA)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 & 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0; French European DTS Digital Surround 5.1; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Number of Discs: 2
Run Time: 1 Hour, 47 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK:

Street Date: October 14, 2025
UPC Number: 191329282274 (US), 191329282434 (CA)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 & 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0; French European DTS Digital Surround 5.1; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Number of Discs: 3
Run Time: 1 Hour, 58 Minutes

[CrimsonG80]

new steelbooks.....

FINE, bought.

[darichestman]

Originally Posted by MarWellie

May I ask why?

Basically the movie has the same atmos as the 2020 version so it aint worth it

[shane01]

Dang, Bob Gale will really sit down and peddle the same old stories over and over (if not organizing these "retrospectives" himself every five years). On the I Wanna Hold Your Hand Blu-ray, Bob Z corrects him mid-sentence about something. Now I can't really ever trust his memories.

[MarWellie]

Originally Posted by darichestman

Basically the movie has the same atmos as the 2020 version so it aint worth it

But I have the 2020 bonus disc, and I want to be consistent.

[jokercard]

Originally Posted by maverick22

I doubt it. Amazon does this often. There’s a link, but it’s not actually active just yet.

It was live

[maverick22]

Originally Posted by jokercard

It was live

Oh really?

Dang, that was fast then! Anybody snag one?

Love the series, but I’m good with the SteelBook set from a few years ago!

[MifuneFan]

Amazon is weird. They put things up for sale, and take down often. I notice this more with their own exclusives. I don't imagine the release sold out that fast in any event.

[Uptight]

DD 2.0 means we are finally going to get the original stuff?

Just a bunch of new extra features and no Eric Stoltz footage, again

[whiteberry]

The IMAX website isn't working yet but will probably go live soon:
https://www.imax.com/movie/back-to-t...th-anniversary

[MifuneFan]

Tickets are on sale at Fandango, and I'm sure elsewhere. I noticed one theater here is also showing it in Dolby Cinema. I'm just glad it's not any Fathom Events bullshit.