Forty years after its release, Back to the Future‘s pop-culture presence is as strong as ever thanks to theme parks, the tie-in musical, a missing-guitar mystery, and simply the enduring love for the movie itself. Starting October 31, fans can revisit the Robert Zemeckis-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced time-travel classic on the big screen. And we do mean big: this re-release is targeting premium, large-scale formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and D-Box—as well as IMAX.
According to a Universal press release, “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.” It’s an occasion so monumental, the studio released a special 40th anniversary trailer:
And a poster!
The limited theatrical engagement kicks off October 31; you can already buy tickets for a theater near you here. For IMAX screenings, check out details here.
In addition, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is rolling out some lavish anniversary releases, arriving October 14 (ahead of October 21, aka Back to the Future Day for those familiar with certain key details in Back to the Future Part II).
The crown jewel is the Back to the Future Trilogy 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set; in that, you get “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.”
If the $150 gift set is too rich for your blood, you can also pick up individual Steelbooks for the three films or a set with the whole trilogy in 4K, Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and digital. These items are all up for pre-order now and you can learn more here.
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