The highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-rays for the Back to the Future trilogy are once again available and on sale at Amazon. Enthusiasts of the iconic film series can now place preorders for individual Steelbook editions:
- Back to the Future Steelbook (4K)
- Back to the Future II Steelbook (4K)
- Back to the Future III Steelbook (4K)
Additionally, the 40th Anniversary Trilogy Box Set (4K) is available for preorder. However, the Amazon-exclusive Limited Edition Gift Set is currently out of stock, with no certainty regarding future availability. These 40th Anniversary editions are scheduled for release on October 14.
Back to the Future: Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
The new Back to the Future Steelbook Edition is a three-disc set, including 4K Blu-ray, 1080p, and digital versions of the movie. A dedicated third disc contains an extensive collection of bonus features.
The front cover features Marty McFly checking his watch, with the DeLorean Time Machine speeding towards the iconic Back to the Future logo. All three Steelbook cases artfully blend original movie posters with memorable film snapshots. The interior artwork creatively incorporates elements like one of Marty`s letters to Doc Brown from Lou`s Cafe, the newspaper clipping about saving the clock tower, and other movie documents.
Here’s a list of brand-new special features exclusive to the new Back to the Future Steelbook Edition and 40th Anniversary Trilogy box sets:
Back to the Future: New 40th Anniversary Special Features
- 40 Years Later: Reflecting on Back to the Future
- Back to Hill Valley
- Untold Stories of Back to the Future
- TCM Classic Film Festival Panel
- A Mystery in History
Co-writer and producer Bob Gale offers insights into the cultural impact of the films in one of the new documentaries. Other features include a tour of the Hill Valley set location, untold production stories from crew members, and a segment on tracking down a significant prop from the first movie. All bonus content from previous 4K and 1080p releases is also included.
Back to the Future II: Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
Generally considered the weakest installment in the series, Back to the Future II offers a smaller list of bonus features. Unlike the other two films, it does not require an additional disc solely for special features. It still comes with 4K, 1080p, and digital versions of the movie, featuring impressive case art.
Back to the Future 2: Special Features
- Audio Commentary with Bob Gale and Neil Canton
- Q&A Commentary: Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale
- Tales from the Future: Time Flies
- The Physics of Back to the Future
- The Making of Back to the Future Part II
- Making the Trilogy: Chapter Two
- Production Design
- Storyboarding
- Designing the DeLorean
- Designing Time Travel
- Hoverboard Test
- Evolution of Visual Effects Shots
- Photo Galleries
- Theatrical trailer
- Outtakes
- Deleted scenes
Back to the Future III: Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
Similar to the first movie, Back to the Future III includes 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital editions of the film, along with an extra Blu-ray dedicated to a comprehensive list of bonus features. This list notably includes two episodes from Back to the Future: The Animated Series.
Back to the Future 3: Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Bob Gale and Neil Canton
- Q&A Commentary with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale
- Tales from the Future: Third Time`s the Charm
- Tales from the Future: The Test of Time
- The Making of Back to the Future Part III
- Making the Trilogy: Chapter Three
- The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy
- Designing the Town of Hill Valley
- Designing the Campaign
- Photo Galleries
- Theatrical trailer
- Outtakes
- Back to the Future: The Ride
- 2015 Message from Doc Brown
- 2015 Commercials
- ZZ Top `Doubleback` Music Video
- FAQs about the Trilogy
- The Hollywood Museum Goes Back to the Future
- Back to the Future: The Musical Behind the Scenes
- An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
- Could You Survive the Movies? Back to the Future
- Doc Brown Saves the World
- OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
- Looking Back to the Future
- 2 Episodes from Back to the Future: The Animated Series
Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy (4K Blu-ray)
The 40th Anniversary Trilogy offers an exceptional viewing experience. All three movies support Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which is a notable enhancement. With Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound, Huey Lewis and the News`s iconic track, “The Power of Love,” truly stands out.
This 40th Anniversary Trilogy is an eight-disc collection featuring over nine hours of bonus content. All special features listed under each individual Steelbook Edition are included. The 1985 original, in particular, boasts many additional extras beyond the five new featurettes and panels. Here is a selection of those additional features:
Back to the Future (1985) Additional Bonus Features:
- Q&A commentary with director Robert Zemeckis and producer Bob Gale
- Feature commentary with producers Neil Canton and Bob Gale
- The Making of Back To The Future
- Making The Trilogy: Chapter One
- Tales From The Future: In the Beginning
- Tales From The Future: Time to go
- Tales From The Future: Keeping Time
- Back to the Future Night
- Michael J. Fox Q&A
- Original Makeup tests
- Nuclear Test Site Sequence
- Huey Lewis and the News: `The Power of Love` Music Video
- Deleted Scenes with optional commentary with Bob Gale
- Outtakes
- Theatrical trailer
- Photo Galleries
The Gift Set comes bundled with numerous Back to the Future-inspired collectibles, including a Gibson Mini Guitar Replica, a unique Flux Capacitor Steelbook, and more than a dozen other replica movie props and materials. Like other recent Amazon-exclusive movie box sets, it includes a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Contents of the Gift Set:
- Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy (8 Discs)
- Gibson Mini Guitar Replica and Pick
- Flux Capacitor Steelbook Case
- Back to the Future: A Visual History Booklet
- OUTATIME Metal License Plate
- Lenticular photo of Marty, Dave, and Linda McFly
- Jaws 19 Mini Movie Poster
- Sports Almanac Receipt
- Marty`s Letter to Doc
- Book Jacket for A Match Made in Space by George McFly
- USA Today Cover
- 1985 Photo
- Biff Dollar
- Flux Capacitor Sketch
- George & Lorraine Photo
- Save the Clock Tower Flyer
- Western Union Letter
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
- Collector`s Box
Lego Icons: Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine
For additional Back to the Future collectibles, consider the Lego Icons: Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine. This replica of Doc Brown`s iconic vehicle is a 3-in-1 set, allowing construction of all three film iterations of the famous car.
The Lego model features working gull-wing doors, a lightning rod (ready for 1.21 gigawatts of power), a detailed interior, a light brick for the flux capacitor, and an optional Mr. Fusion energy reactor. To recreate the DeLorean from Back to the Future II, the wheels can be folded up; various extra parts can be applied to replicate its appearance from Back to the Future III. The set also includes two minifigures of Doc Brown and Marty McFly.